Carbohydrates

Which of the following elements are found in carbohydrates?

• Carbon, Oxygen, Phosphorus

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Sulfur

How do monomers and polymers relate to carbohydrates?

• Monomers are large molecules made from polymers

• Polymers are single molecules that break down into monomers

• Monomers are single molecules that link to form polymers, such as polysaccharides

• Monomers and polymers are unrelated to carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are broken down into what?

• Amino acids

• Protein

• Lipids

• Sugar

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Which 4 foods contain high amounts of carbohydrates?

• Bagels, Cake, Candy, Muffins

• Cheese, Bagels, Cake, Candy

• Muffins, Cheese, Bagels, Cake

• Candy, Cheese, Muffins, Bagels

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Building muscle tissue

• Long term energy release and storage

• Storing genetic information

• Short term energy release and storage

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Glucose, fructose, and galactose are all examples of what?

• Disaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Lipids

• Monosaccharides

Which monosaccharide is known as "blood sugar?"

• Glucose

• Maltose

• Fructose

• Lactose

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Which polysaccharide is known for its highly branched structure, allowing for quick glucose release in animals? (It is stored in the liver).

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

• Amylose

• Amylopectin

Which of the following is a key structural component of plant cell walls and a great source of dietary fiber?

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Fructose

How are monosaccharides like glucose, galactose, and fructose related to each other?

• They are isomers, having the same number of atoms but different structures.

• They are all polymers.

• They have different numbers of atoms.

• They are all lipids.