FSHD1020- Exam 2 With Correct
Answers
What is the main function of glucose? - ANSWER Energy (esp brain energy)
What is glucose? - ANSWER Simple sugars in carbs
How is glucose produced? - ANSWER by plants through photosynthesis
What is glycogen? - ANSWER -Multiple glucose molecules highly branched
together
Where is glycogen stored? - ANSWER -Liver and muscles
What is a simple Carb? - ANSWER One or two sugar molecules (saccharides)
thats are joined together;
What are the 2 simple carb groups called? - ANSWER -Monosaccharides and
Disaccharides
What are the 3 different Monosaccharides called? - ANSWER Glucose,
Fructose, Galactose
What are the 3 different Disaccharides called? - ANSWER Sucrose, lactose,
maltose
Which monosaccharides form sucrose? - ANSWER Glucose and Fructose
Which monosaccharides form lactose? - ANSWER Glucose and Galactose
Which monosaccharides form Maltose? - ANSWER Two glucose
What is the structure of fiber? - ANSWER Long chains of sugar molecules
, linked together in a way that can't be digested
Define soluble fiber: - ANSWER Fiber that dissolves in or absorbs water.
Fermented by bacteria in liver.
Types of soluble fibers: - ANSWER Pectin, gums, and mucilage
Health benefits of soluble fibers: - ANSWER Attracts water in GI tract
-Reduces blood cholesterol
-Controls blood glucose
-Promotes satiety
What enzymes are involved in the digestion of carbs and where does it
begin? - ANSWER -In the mouth by salivary amylase enzymes
What is glucagon? - ANSWER Hormone produced by the pancraes whe blood
glucose is low. It breaks down glycogen into glucose.
What is insulin? - ANSWER Hormone produced by the pancreas to help lower
blood glucose. Helps move glucose from blood into body cells.
What is the RDA for carbs? - ANSWER 45-65% of calories or 130 g/day
What is the Recommended percentage intake of sugars? - ANSWER -Less
Answers
What is the main function of glucose? - ANSWER Energy (esp brain energy)
What is glucose? - ANSWER Simple sugars in carbs
How is glucose produced? - ANSWER by plants through photosynthesis
What is glycogen? - ANSWER -Multiple glucose molecules highly branched
together
Where is glycogen stored? - ANSWER -Liver and muscles
What is a simple Carb? - ANSWER One or two sugar molecules (saccharides)
thats are joined together;
What are the 2 simple carb groups called? - ANSWER -Monosaccharides and
Disaccharides
What are the 3 different Monosaccharides called? - ANSWER Glucose,
Fructose, Galactose
What are the 3 different Disaccharides called? - ANSWER Sucrose, lactose,
maltose
Which monosaccharides form sucrose? - ANSWER Glucose and Fructose
Which monosaccharides form lactose? - ANSWER Glucose and Galactose
Which monosaccharides form Maltose? - ANSWER Two glucose
What is the structure of fiber? - ANSWER Long chains of sugar molecules
, linked together in a way that can't be digested
Define soluble fiber: - ANSWER Fiber that dissolves in or absorbs water.
Fermented by bacteria in liver.
Types of soluble fibers: - ANSWER Pectin, gums, and mucilage
Health benefits of soluble fibers: - ANSWER Attracts water in GI tract
-Reduces blood cholesterol
-Controls blood glucose
-Promotes satiety
What enzymes are involved in the digestion of carbs and where does it
begin? - ANSWER -In the mouth by salivary amylase enzymes
What is glucagon? - ANSWER Hormone produced by the pancraes whe blood
glucose is low. It breaks down glycogen into glucose.
What is insulin? - ANSWER Hormone produced by the pancreas to help lower
blood glucose. Helps move glucose from blood into body cells.
What is the RDA for carbs? - ANSWER 45-65% of calories or 130 g/day
What is the Recommended percentage intake of sugars? - ANSWER -Less
