BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is obtained from starchy foods such as potatoes and corn.
A
maltose
B
sucrose
C
lactose
D
galactose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, and cereals are all examples of starchy foods and should make up just over a third of the food you eat, as shown by the Eatwell Guide(external link opens in a new window / tab) . These foods contain fewer than half the calories of fat.

Detailed explanation-2: -You can find it in wheat, cornmeal, barley and several ancient grains. Many breakfast cereals also use malted grains to add natural sweetness. Fruits are another common source of maltose in the diet, especially peaches and pears.

Detailed explanation-3: -Starch is a complex carbohydrate that is made by plants to store energy. Potatoes are a good food source of dietary starch, which is readily broken down to its component sugars during digestion. Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that is made by animals and fungi to store energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Starches are the most commonly consumed type of carb, and an important source of energy for many people. Cereal grains and root vegetables are common sources.

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