Carbohydrates and Digestive Health Quiz
Test your knowledge on glycobiology with questions about sugars, enzymes, metabolism, and health benefits of carbohydrates.
#1
Which of the following is a simple sugar?
Starch
Cellulose
Glucose
Fiber
#2
Which carbohydrate is commonly found in dairy products?
Lactose
Fructose
Maltose
Sucrose
#3
Which of the following is a disaccharide?
Glucose
Galactose
Maltose
Fructose
#4
Which of the following is a monosaccharide found in honey?
Glucose
Fructose
Maltose
Sucrose
#5
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
Provide energy
Build muscle
Facilitate nerve transmission
Produce hormones
#6
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?
Lipase
Amylase
Protease
Sucrase
#7
What is the process by which the body converts carbohydrates into glucose?
Glycolysis
Gluconeogenesis
Glycogenesis
Glycogenolysis
#8
Which type of carbohydrates has a lower glycemic index?
Simple sugars
Complex carbohydrates
Starches
Fiber
#9
What is the term for the storage form of glucose in the liver and muscles?
Glycogen
Glucose
Insulin
Fructose
#10
What is the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber for adults?
10 grams
25 grams
50 grams
75 grams
#11
Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate?
Fructose
Maltose
Glycogen
Sucrose
#12
In which organ does most of the carbohydrate digestion and absorption occur?
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Liver
#13
What is the role of insulin in carbohydrate metabolism?
Promotes glycogen breakdown
Stimulates gluconeogenesis
Facilitates glucose uptake by cells
Inhibits glycolysis
#14
Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood glucose levels?
Insulin
Glucagon
Leptin
Cortisol
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