HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement is not correct?
A
monosacharides are simple sugars
B
disacharides are formed from 2 simple sugars
C
polysacharides are condensation polymers
D
fructose is example of disacharide
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Fructose is a disaccharide. CARBOHYDRATES: The general formula of carbohydrate is Cx(H2O)Y. Carbohydrates contain starch, sugars, and fibres which consist of sugar molecules containing hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dextrose (glucose) is a monosaccharide. It does not represent a disaccharide.

Detailed explanation-3: -D. The disaccharide link is so strong that it cannot be broken during digestion. This is false.

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