Carbohydrates Assignment 65 points Spring 2025 1 are the two main categories of carbohydrates 2 pts 2 Classify the following carbohydrates as either simple or complex 7 pts Complex or Simple Carbohydrate Cellulose Polysaccharides Glucose Starch Galactose Chitin Glycogen 3 Identify whether the following are monosaccharides disaccharides or polysaccharides For each list one common food source 6 pts Sucrose Food source Glucose Food source Starch Food source 4 Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates in the body 2 pts a Building muscle tissue b Providing a primary source of energy c Storing genetic information d Transporting oxygen in the blood 5 Order the steps of carbohydrate digestion 1 4 4 pts Fiber continues to the large intestine where some is metabolized by bacteria in the colon and the majority eliminated in your stool Saliva contains amylase enzyme which starts breaking down amylose and amylopectin into smaller starch units and maltose Maltose and other disaccharides are broken down to monosaccharides and absorbed into blood In small intestine pancreatic amylase breaks down remaining starch into maltose 6 What happens when blood glucose levels drop too low 2 pts a The pancreas releases insulin to increase glucose uptake b The body stops using glucose as a fuel source c The pancreas releases glucagon to trigger glucose release from stored glycogen d The liver stops glycogen breakdown 7 The recommended daily intake of fiber for adults 19 50 years of age is g day for males and g day for females 4 pts 8 Which organ stores and releases glucose into the bloodstream when needed 3 pts a Kidneys b Liver c Pancreas d Stomach 9 When in starvation what is the body s first macronutrient used for energy 4 pts A Carbohydrates B Protein C Fat 10 What is the DRI g of carbohydrates for brain function 3 pts 11 Adequate intake of fiber is related to decreased risk of which conditions Name at least two listed in the textbook or lecture 4 pts 12 Starch is the stored form of glucose in plants and is the stored form of glucose in the human body 3 pts A glycogen B chitin C fructose D cellulose 13 True or False 3 pts The body can use protein to make glucose when carbohydrate intake is insufficient 14 True or False Soluble fiber moves more rapidly through the GI tract due to its laxative effect 3 pts 15 B Which is an autoimmune disease 1 pts A What are the two forms of diabetes 2 points C According to the lecture how is diabetes treated and controlled 3 pts D Identify 2 complications of uncontrolled diabetes 2 pts 8pts total 16 Which of the following carbohydrates is not digestible by the body s enzymes and serves as a major component of dietary fiber 3 pts a Amylose b Glycogen c Cellulose d Maltose 17 What hormone helps regulate blood sugar by allowing glucose to enter cells 2 pts This hormone also promotes the storage of in the liver and muscles 2 pts Total 4 pts