Glycogen in the human body is stored in the
Ans- liver and skeletal muscles
Simple sugar molecules are connected by ____ bonds
Ans- glycosidic
Which of the following starch molecules has a similar molecular structure of
glycogen?
Ans- amylopectin
Which of the following is a disaccharide?
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Simple sugar molecules are connected by ____ bonds
Ans- glycosidic
Which of the following starch molecules has a similar molecular structure of
glycogen?
Ans- amylopectin
Which of the following is a disaccharide?
Ans- maltose, sucrose, lactose
,Which of the following foods contain soluble fiber, which helps to remove
excess cholesterol fromthe large intestines?
Ans- Oatmeal
This is a condition where the large intestinal walls develop "outpouchings" that
become infected, inflamed, and then can rupture. This is the most severe stage
of this condition.
Ans- diverticulitis
This category of complex carbohydrates are not digestible but do promote
health of the cells ofthe colon, along with producing gas. These carbohydrates
contain between 3-10 molecules in their structures.
Ans- oligosaccharides
This condition is caused by the lack of a specific enzyme to break the beta
bonds of a disaccharide
Ans- lactose intolerance
,This hormone helps to regulate the high blood levels of glucose, a
monosaccharide. This hormone is produced in the pancreas
Ans- insulin
All of the following are examples of polysaccharides EXCEPT ___.
Ans- honey
The human cannot break down the bonds of ___, therefore, this group of foods
do not provide calories (kcals)
Ans- fibers
Which of the following reactions bond two monosaccharides?
Ans- condensation
____ in the stomach stops the activity of salivary amylase.
Ans- hydrochloric acid
, What hormone stimulates the breakdown of glycogen stores in the body?
Ans- glucagon
Those who are lactose intolerant cannot consume any dairy foods containing
milk.
Ans- false
Which of the following are risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes?
Ans- being overweight, lack of physical activity, eating too many high-
glycemic carbohydrate foods.
Carbohydrate loading is a practice to increase the storage of ___ prior to
endurance activities
Ans- glycogen
Soluble fibers, such as oat bran, help to reduce cholesterol level.
Ans- true
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