Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What are the three main groups of carbohydrates?

  1. Monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides

  2. Glucose, sucrose, fructose

  3. Starch, cellulose, glycogen

  4. Proteins, lipids, nucleic acids

The correct answer is: Monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides

Carbohydrates are one of the four main macromolecules essential for life, along with proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. They provide energy to the body and are made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Carbohydrates can be divided into three main groups monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates and cannot be broken down further. Glucose and fructose are examples of monosaccharides. Disaccharides are composed of two monosaccharides joined together, such as sucrose which is made up of glucose and fructose. Polysaccharides are more complex carbohydrates made up of many monosaccharides, such as starch, cellulose, and glycogen. Option B is incorrect because glucose, sucrose, and fructose are

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