ASC 378 Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025

ASC 378 Exam 2 Questions & Answers
2024/2025

Plant Carbohydrates: Structural - ANSWERSCell Wall

1.) Pectins, B-glucans, Galactans (Neutral Detergent Soluble Fiber, Neutral Detergent Soluble CHO)

2.) Hemicelluose (NDF)

3.) Cellulose (ADF & NDF)



Plant Carbohydrates: Non-structural - ANSWERSCell Contents

1.) Organic Acids (Neutral Detergent Soluble CHO, Neutral Detergent Soluble Fiber)

2.) Sugars (Neutral Detergent Soluble CHO)

3.) Starches (Neutral Detergent Soluble CHO)

4.) Fructants (Neutral Detergent Soluble CHO)



The three classes of nutrients that supply energy - ANSWERS1.) Carbohydrates - major source of energy

2.) Fats (lipids) - second major source of energy

3.) Protein (amino acids) - only provide some energy



Carbohydrates function as an (BLANK) source for the body - ANSWERSEnergy



Photosynthesis - ANSWERS6CO2+ 6H2O + 673 kcal ⇒C6H12O6+ 602



Carbohydrates are classified based on the number of sugar units they contain -
ANSWERSMonosaccharide: breaks down into one simple sugar

Disaccharide: breaks down into two simple sugars (ie. sucrose)

Trisaccharide: breaks down into three simple sugars

Polysaccharide: breaks down into more than three simple sugars