Question

Sugar is rich in
A. Carbohydrate
B. Ascorbic acid
C. Globin protein
D. Calcium and iodine

Answer 1

Hint: Sugar is mainly used as sweetener. It is used in many beverages, syrups, desserts and sweets. It can be produced both naturally and synthetically.

Complete Answer:
Sugar is obtained naturally from sugar beet and sugar cane. The sugar canes are brought to mills and all the impurities are removed and only actual sucrose is left. The sugar then obtained is raw. It is sent to industries for filtration and crystallization. Sugar crystals are made and then sent to market for consumption. Sugar is also called sucrose, which is a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose. Sugar in the body is digested by enzymes and broken down into glucose, which is then absorbed into the bloodstream.

Let us analyze the options given.
Option A: Carbohydrates are present in the diet in the form of starch, sugar and fibre. All this is found in vegetables, fruits, nuts. Carbohydrates are the energy giving foods. They break down into glucose, which in turn is a kind of sugar .

Option B: Ascorbic acid is rich in vitamin C. It is a water soluble vitamin. It is found in amla, green leafy vegetables, oranges and other citrus fruits. Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy. It helps in the formation of collagen and helps the body to fight with infectious agents.

Option C: Globin protein is a type of protein. They are spherical in shape and soluble in water. They also exhibit a three-dimensional shape.

Option D: Both calcium and iodine have different functions and are obtained from different sources. Iodine is mainly present in iodized salt. It maintains the thyroid level in the body. Deficiency of iodine causes goitre. It is common in hilly areas. Calcium helps in keeping the bones and teeth strong. Vitamin D is a good source of calcium. Green leafy vegetables and milk, meat and fish are rich in calcium too.

From the above given explanation, option ‘A’ carbohydrates is the correct answer.

Note: The function of carbohydrates in the body is,
1. It can provide energy.
2. It is used for building macromolecules.
3. Glucose is stored as glycogen in the body.
4. It is as an energy source sparing proteins.