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Carbohydrates: The Energy Source of Life - Investigating Their Structure and Metabolism

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Which of the following is NOT a type of carbohydrate?

  1. Monosaccharides

  2. Disaccharides

  3. Polysaccharides

  4. Proteins


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proteins are not carbohydrates. They are made up of amino acids, not sugars.

What is the simplest form of carbohydrate?

  1. Monosaccharides

  2. Disaccharides

  3. Polysaccharides

  4. Oligosaccharides


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrate. They cannot be broken down into smaller carbohydrates.

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

  1. Glucose

  2. Fructose

  3. Sucrose

  4. Starch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glucose is a monosaccharide. It is the most common sugar in the body and is the body's main source of energy.

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

  1. Glucose

  2. Fructose

  3. Sucrose

  4. Starch


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sucrose is a disaccharide. It is made up of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of fructose.

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

  1. Glucose

  2. Fructose

  3. Sucrose

  4. Starch


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Starch is a polysaccharide. It is made up of many molecules of glucose.

What is the function of carbohydrates in the body?

  1. To provide energy

  2. To build and repair tissues

  3. To regulate the immune system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbohydrates have a variety of functions in the body, including providing energy, building and repairing tissues, and regulating the immune system.

What is the process by which carbohydrates are broken down into glucose?

  1. Glycolysis

  2. Gluconeogenesis

  3. Glycogenolysis

  4. Krebs cycle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glycolysis is the process by which carbohydrates are broken down into glucose. It occurs in the cytoplasm of cells.

What is the process by which glucose is converted into energy?

  1. Glycolysis

  2. Gluconeogenesis

  3. Glycogenolysis

  4. Krebs cycle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Krebs cycle is the process by which glucose is converted into energy. It occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

What is the process by which glucose is stored in the liver and muscles?

  1. Glycolysis

  2. Gluconeogenesis

  3. Glycogenolysis

  4. Glycogenesis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glycogenesis is the process by which glucose is stored in the liver and muscles. It occurs when blood sugar levels are high.

What is the process by which glucose is released from the liver and muscles?

  1. Glycolysis

  2. Gluconeogenesis

  3. Glycogenolysis

  4. Glycogenesis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glycogenolysis is the process by which glucose is released from the liver and muscles. It occurs when blood sugar levels are low.

What is the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels?

  1. Insulin

  2. Glucagon

  3. Epinephrine

  4. Cortisol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. It is produced by the pancreas.

What is the condition that occurs when blood sugar levels are too high?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Hypoglycemia

  3. Hyperglycemia

  4. Ketosis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hyperglycemia is the condition that occurs when blood sugar levels are too high.

What is the condition that occurs when blood sugar levels are too low?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Hypoglycemia

  3. Hyperglycemia

  4. Ketosis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hypoglycemia is the condition that occurs when blood sugar levels are too low.

What is the condition that occurs when the body cannot use glucose for energy?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Hypoglycemia

  3. Hyperglycemia

  4. Ketosis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ketosis is the condition that occurs when the body cannot use glucose for energy. It occurs when blood sugar levels are very low.

What is the best way to prevent diabetes?

  1. Eat a healthy diet

  2. Get regular exercise

  3. Maintain a healthy weight

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to prevent diabetes is to eat a healthy diet, get regular exercise, and maintain a healthy weight.

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