881. Which of the following is another name for glucose?
A. Dextrose
B. Disaccharide
C. Levulose
(D. All of them)


882. Polysaccharides are made of:
A. One molecule of sugar
B. Two monosaccharides linked together
C. Four monosaccharides linked together
(D. Many monosaccharides linked together)


883. When sucrose is digested it yields:
A. Two maltose units
(B. Glucose and fructose)
C. Glucose and galactose
D. Fructose and galactose


884. The difference between alpha and beta bonds:
A. Alpha bonds are found at the first part of a molecule and beta bonds are found at the end of that molecule.
B. Alpha bonds are only found in fiber whereas beta bonds are only found in starch.
(C. Alpha bonds can be digested by human enzymes, beta bonds are not digested by human digestive enzymes)
D. Alpha bonds connect glucose units together, whereas beta bonds connect glucose to another molecule.


885. Of the two forms of starch amylopectin has the following characteristics:
A. Forms a very stable starch gel
(B. Is made up of 1000’s of glucose units bonded in a very, long straight chain.)
C. Is multiple times better than sucrose.
D. Has predominantly beta bonds between each carbon.


886. The best type of fiber to eat for reducing constipation is:
A. Glycogen
B. Crude fiber
C. Soluble fiber
(D. Insoluble fiber)


887. Undigested disaccharides:
A. Can be absorbed by facilitated absorption
B. Can result in constipation
C. Will cause diverticulitis
(D. Will eventually be the reason why bacteria in the large intestine produce too much gas.)


888. Cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin are fibers found in:
A. Ripe fruits
(B. Plant walls, Skins, peels, and bran layers of grains.)
C. Pectin
D. Food additives such as guar gum


889. The chief function of carbohydrates we eat is to:
A. Maintain body fat
(B. Provide energy)
C. Provide essential such as guar gum
D. Transport Vitamin A.


890. Strengthening material of the prokaryotic cell wall is__________?
A: Cellulose
B: Chitin
C: Inorganic salts silica waxes and ligin
(D: Peptidoglycan or Murein.)


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