Carbohydrates Quiz

What are carbohydrates primarily composed of?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

• Carbon, Oxygen, and Nitrogen

• Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Sulfur

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Starch

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Glucose

What type of carbohydrate is formed by two monosaccharides?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

Which carbohydrate is known as a storage form in animals?

• Chitin

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Cellulose

What is the primary energy source in the human body?

• Lactose

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Fructose

Which test is used to detect reducing sugars?

• Benedict’s Test

• Barfoed’s Test

• Molisch's Test

• Iodine Test

What is the function of dextran in pharmaceuticals?

• Diluent in tablets

• Plasma volume expander

• Binder in tablets

• Filler in capsules

Which of the following is a structural isomer?

• D- and L-forms

• Raffinose and Sucrose

• Glucose and Galactose

• α and β forms of glucose

What type of carbohydrate is raffinose classified as?

• Oligosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Monosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

Which carbohydrate is used as a binder in pharmaceuticals?

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Lactose