BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Carbohydrates yield how many Calories per gram?
A
0 Cal/gram
B
9 Cal/gram
C
4 Cal/gram
D
2.25 Cal/gram
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Each gram of carbohydrate and protein yield 4 calories/gram. Each gram of fat yields 9 calories.

Detailed explanation-2: -Every gram of carbohydrate has about 4 calories. One teaspoon of sugar has about 5 grams of carbohydrate, and 20 calories.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alcohol (in the form of ethanol) provides about 7 Calories per gram.

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