In: Biology
Glucose is classified as a ________.
Select one:
a. simple sugar
b. dietary starch
c. polysaccharide
d. dietary fiber
CORRECT ANSWER : a.simple sugar
EXPLANATION : Glucose is a simple sugar which is easily absorbed by the body. Glucose is a form of monosaccharides which contains one sugar unit. Molecular Formula is C6 H12O6. Glucose is the important source of energy for the living organisms.
Dietry starch : starch is a polysaccharide which contains large number of glucose units. Starch is present in most of the green plants stored in leaves,stem,fruits,roots etc. Example Potato.
Polysaccharides: polysaccharides are complex sugars which contains many glucose molecules. Starch is a form of polysaccharide. Hydrolysis of the polysaccharide give glucose or simple sugars.
Dietary Fiber: Dietry Fiber is indigestible part of the plant based foods.It does not absorbed by the digestive system but helps in the movement of foods and prevent constipation. it is also a form of carbohydrate. Example: oats,beans,barley.