FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

PROPERTIES OF FOOD COMPONENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is the simplest carbohydrate.
A
Chitin
B
Glycogen
C
Starch
D
Glucose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Monosaccharides are the simplest carbs, in that your body cannot break them down further. This allows your body to absorb them quickly and easily, with the exception of fructose. There are three types of monosaccharides ( 1 ): Glucose: Fruits and vegetables are natural sources of glucose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glyceraldehyde, the simplest carbohydrate, exhibits properties of a chiral or optical isomer compound. This molecule forms the basis for the designation of the isomers of all of the carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glucose is a simple sugar, or monosaccharide. It’s your body’s preferred carb-based energy source ( 1 ). Monosaccharides are made up of one single unit of sugar and thus cannot be broken down into simpler compounds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glyceraldehyde (glyceral) is a triose monosaccharide with chemical formula C3H6O3. It is the simplest of all common aldoses. It is a sweet, colorless, crystalline solid that is an intermediate compound in carbohydrate metabolism.

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