Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?
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Carbohydrates
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Which of the following is a natural food source of sucrose?
A
Olive oil
B
Brown rice
C
Egg whites
D
Table sugar derived from sugar cane
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Understand the concept of sucrose: Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. It is commonly found in plants as a natural carbohydrate source.
Identify natural sources of sucrose: Sucrose is typically found in fruits, vegetables, and plants, especially in sugar cane and sugar beet, which are processed to produce table sugar.
Analyze the options provided: Olive oil is a fat, not a carbohydrate, and does not contain sucrose. Brown rice is primarily composed of starch and does not naturally contain sucrose. Egg whites are a protein source and do not contain sucrose.
Recognize that table sugar derived from sugar cane is a processed form of sucrose extracted from a natural source, sugar cane.
Conclude that the correct answer is table sugar derived from sugar cane, as it is the natural food source of sucrose among the options provided.
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