Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biochemistry4h 34m
2. Water3h 23m
3. Amino Acids8h 10m
4. Protein Structure10h 4m
5. Protein Techniques14h 5m
6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics13h 38m
7. Enzyme Inhibition and Regulation 8h 42m
8. Protein Function 9h 41m
9. Carbohydrates7h 49m
10. Lipids5h 49m
11. Biological Membranes and Transport 6h 37m
12. Biosignaling9h 45m
Review 1: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, & Membranes2h 47m
Review 2: Biosignaling, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, & PP-Pathway3h 12m
Review 3: Pyruvate & Fatty Acid Oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, & Glycogen Metabolism2h 26m
Review 4: Amino Acid Oxidation, Oxidative Phosphorylation, & Photophosphorylation1h 48m

1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Carbohydrates

Biochemistry

1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Carbohydrates

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a 'non-healthy' simple sugar commonly associated with negative health effects when consumed in excess?

Fructose

Starch

Cellulose

Lactose

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Understand the classification of sugars: Simple sugars, also known as monosaccharides or disaccharides, are carbohydrates that are quickly absorbed by the body. Examples include glucose, fructose, and lactose. Complex carbohydrates like starch and cellulose are polysaccharides and are not classified as simple sugars.

Identify the health implications of simple sugars: Fructose is a simple sugar commonly found in fruits, honey, and high-fructose corn syrup. When consumed in excess, fructose has been associated with negative health effects such as insulin resistance, obesity, and fatty liver disease.

Analyze the options provided: Starch and cellulose are complex carbohydrates, not simple sugars. Lactose is a disaccharide (simple sugar) found in milk, but it is not typically associated with the same negative health effects as fructose when consumed in moderation.

Focus on the correct answer: Fructose is the simple sugar in the list that is commonly associated with negative health effects when consumed in excess. This distinguishes it from the other options provided.

Conclude the reasoning: Based on the classification and health implications, fructose is the correct answer to the question. The other options (starch, cellulose, and lactose) do not fit the criteria of a 'non-healthy' simple sugar commonly associated with negative health effects.