20 questions
Which of the following elements are NOT found in carbohydrates?
Carbon
Helium
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?
Monosaccharide
Disaccharide
Polysaccharide
All of the above
Which of the following are true of monosaccharides?
They are the simplest carbohydrate molecule.
They do not contain carbon.
They are formed when two monosaccharides molecules join together.
They are the most complex carbohydrate molecules.
Which of the following are true of disaccharides?
They are the simplest carbohydrate molecule.
They do not contain carbon.
They are formed when two monosaccharides molecules join together.
They are made up of many monosaccharides molecules.
An example of a disaccharide is sucrose. Which of the following are the two monosaccharides which make up sucrose.
2 molecules of Fructose
2 molecules of Glucose
Glucose and Galactose
Glucose and Fructose
Which of the following in NOT a type of carbohydrate?
Starch
Sugar
Saturated Fat
Fiber
Pectin is used as a jelling agent in the production of jam.
True
False
Select ALL the carbohydrates that belong to the monosaccharide group.
Sucrose
Pectin
Glucose
Fructose
Starch
Select ALL the carbohydrates that belong to the disaccharide group.
Sucrose
Pectin
Glucose
Lactose
Starch
Select ALL the carbohydrates that belong to the polysaccharide group.
Sucrose
Pectin
Glucose
Lactose
Starch
Enzymes are identified by the suffix _____.
-ase
-ose
-ol
When a solution holds more of a solute that can be dissolved it is termed ______.
a solid
saturated
supersaturated
none of the above
Substances that affect crystal growth are called...
enzymes
blockers
interfering agents
fermenting agents
Which candy uses ripening to develop a smooth texture?
Caramels
Fondants
Rock Candy
Suckers
To keep sugar crystals in candy small, you could do any of the following except...
add corn syrup
beat vigorously after cooling
allow sugar crystal to form on the sides of your pan
add egg whites or butter
Excess calories from carbohydrates are stored in the body as _____.
sugar
starch
fat
protein
The two types of starches are...
amylopectin
granules
polymers
amylose
Starches with a branched structure are called _____.
amylopectin
granules
polymers
amylose
Another name for fiber is...
amylose
cellulose
gums
pectins
Which of the following factors can reduce a starch’s thickening ability?
Adding an acid
Heating to the gelatinization point
Reducing salt content
Reducing water content