Which of the following statements best summarizes the process of converting maltose to energy?
A. The digestive enzyme maltase breaks the carbohydrate into two glucose molecules which are then converted to energy through the process of complete oxidation.
B. Since maltose is a disaccharide, the process of oxidation breaks it down to release energy without the need for digestive enzymes.
C. The digestive enzyme maltase converts the carbohydrate into two glucose molecules and releases energy at the same time.
查看答案
Since maltose is a disaccharide, a digestive enzyme is required as part of the digestion process for this carbohydrate. Which of the following is the most likely enzyme for breaking down maltose?
Amylose
B. Maltase
C. Anase
D. Invertase
E. Sucrose
This activity will review the digestion process for carbohydrate by using Maltose as an example.Based on the above symbolic representation, what kind of carbohydrate is maltose? ______
Which of the following statements best describes the main difference between a disaccharide and a monosaccharide?
A disaccharide contains double the number of oxygen and hydrogen atoms of a monosaccharide.
B. A disaccharide consists of two carbohydrate molecules whereas a monosaccharide consists of one.
C. A disaccharide is twice as sweet as a monosaccharide.
The first part of the macronutrient lessons focuses on carbohydrates. Your body converts "carbs" to glucose which is an important source of energy.Before viewing the next video, take a moment to identify dietary sources of "carbs". From the list provided, select all the foods that you think are sources of carbohydrates:
A. Brown rice
B. Cherry pie
C. Roast chicken
D. White beans
E. Corn
F. Yellow fin tuna
G. Pork chops
H. Green peas
I. Yams
J. Lentils
K. Milk
L. Olive oil
M. Pasta
N. Bananas