Question 1

Which class of carbohydrate consists of a single sugar unit and is the simplest form of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

Monosaccharide

Question 2

A carbohydrate that contains 2 sugar units joined together is classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Disaccharide

Question 3

Which type of carbohydrate is typically found in foods that are high in fiber, such as cellulose?

Accepted Answer

Polysaccharide

Question 4

If a carbohydrate is formed by the hydrolysis of lactose, which class does it belong to?

Accepted Answer

Monosaccharide

Question 5

Which class of carbohydrate contains between 3 and 10 sugar units?

Accepted Answer

Oligosaccharide

Question 6

Sucrose is formed by the combination of glucose and fructose. What class of carbohydrate does sucrose belong to?

Accepted Answer

Disaccharide

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a polysaccharide?

Accepted Answer

Contains a large number of sugar units

Question 8

Which carbohydrate class is most likely to be used for quick energy in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Monosaccharide

Question 9

A carbohydrate found in milk that is hydrolyzed to produce glucose and galactose is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Disaccharide

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of an oligosaccharide?

Accepted Answer

Raffinose

Question 11

Which class of carbohydrate is most likely to be found as a storage molecule in plants?

Accepted Answer

Polysaccharide

Question 12

Which of the following statements about disaccharides is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

They are formed by the combination of two monosaccharides.

Question 13

Which carbohydrate class is most likely to be involved in cell wall structure in plants?

Accepted Answer

Polysaccharide

Question 14

A carbohydrate that is highly branched and used for energy storage in animals is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Polysaccharide

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a correct classification of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

Trisaccharide

Question 16

If a carbohydrate is formed by the combination of three sugar units, what is its classification?

Accepted Answer

Oligosaccharide

Question 17

Which class of carbohydrate is most likely to be sweet-tasting and soluble in water?

Accepted Answer

Monosaccharide

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the difference between oligosaccharides and polysaccharides?

Accepted Answer

Oligosaccharides contain 3-10 sugar units, while polysaccharides contain many more.

Classification of Carbohydrates

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