crystallization of sugar
what are the 4 types of interfering agents
fat, sugar, protein, and acid
True or false: Sugar can stimulate our body and become addictive much like drug use
true
Which of the following following foods would affect your blood sugar:
maple syrup (Simple carb)
white bread (complex carb)
pork chop (protein)
maple syrup and white bread
What elements are responsible for making up carbohydrates
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
This enzyme is responsible for breaking down sucrose
sucrase
________________________ is a substance that stops the crystallization of sugar
interfering agent
What is the function of glucose in your body
glucose is your bodies primary source of energy
Which of the following drinks would raise blood sugar:
orange juice
milk
water
orange juice
name the 3 monosaccharides
glucose
fructose
galactose
What molecule in the body allows glucose to enter into cells
insulin
True or false: Stirring while heating then NOT stirring while cooling will induce the formation of sugar crystals
true
Diabetes
why might natural sources of sugar (like honey) be a healthier source of sugar than table sugar
foods like honey have additional vitamins and minerals
Monosaccharides and disaccharides make up _________________ carbohydrates while polysaccharides make up ______________ carbohydrates
simple, complex
This part of the body primarily breaks down and absorbs glucose
small intestines
Who is going to do great on this quiz?
All of you are!
All people, but especially diabetic people need to regulate this specific monosaccharide
glucose
what two plants are the main source of table sugar
sugar can and sugar beets
Sucrose is the combination of what two monosaccharides?
glucose and fructose
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WOOHOO!
A solution that has so much sugar that it can no longer stay dissolved is called __________________
supersaturated
What is glycogen and how is it connected to sugar intake?
Glycogen is the storage form of glucose
Brown Sugar is the result of combining these two types of sugar
granulated sugar and molases
You got this!
Yeah you do!
Where does the body store glycogen
The liver and muscles