Carbohydrates and Digestive Health Quiz

Glucose is a monosaccharide, a simple sugar.

Lactose is a carbohydrate commonly found in dairy products.

Maltose is a disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules.

Fructose is a monosaccharide found in honey.

Carbohydrates primarily serve as an energy source.

Amylase breaks down carbohydrates in the mouth during digestion.

Glycolysis is the process of converting carbohydrates into glucose.

Complex carbohydrates have a lower glycemic index compared to simple carbohydrates.

Glycogen serves as the storage form of glucose in the liver and muscles.

The recommended daily intake of dietary fiber for adults is 25 grams.

Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate, serving as a storage form of glucose.

Most of the carbohydrate digestion and absorption occur in the small intestine.

Insulin facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells during carbohydrate metabolism.

Glucagon is responsible for increasing blood glucose levels.