Ch. 4 Quiz

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Which of the following components of a wheat kernel contains fiber?

bran

Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.

false

Carbohydrates are found only in the "Grains" group of MyPlate.

false

When glycogen stores are full, excess glucose is converted to ________ in the process of lipogenesis.

fatty acids

What substance does the pancreas secrete when blood glucose falls?

glucagon

Once absorbed, the monosaccharides are all converted to ________ by the liver.

glucose

The storage form of glucose in animals is

glycogen

Pancreatic amylase is released into the

small intestine

Glucose, fructose, and galactose all have how many atoms of carbon?

6

Which of the following sweeteners should NOT be consumed by individuals with the disease phenylketonuria?

aspartame

Foods with natural sugars generally provide __________ compared with foods with added sugars.

more nutrients and fewer kilocalories

All of the following are considered simple carbohydrates except

polysaccharides

A bond that forms between two sugar molecules is called a glycosidic bond.

true

Glucose is the preferred source of energy for the brain and red blood cells.

true

Small bulges in the colon wall are referred to as diverticula.

true


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