BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Carbohydrates are to the human body as what is to a car?
A
Transmission fluid
B
Antifreeze
C
Motor oil
D
Gasoline
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. Carbohydrates: The main role of a carbohydrate is to provide energy and fuel the body the same way gasoline fuels a car.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is the fuel on which all cells depend to function properly. Glucose is broken down within cells by enzymes into water and carbon dioxide with release of heat energy in the process.

Detailed explanation-3: -The body breaks down most carbohydrates from the foods we eat and converts them to a type of sugar called glucose. Glucose is the main source of fuel for our cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates provide the body with glucose, which is converted to energy used to support bodily functions and physical activity.

Detailed explanation-5: -Excess carbohydrate intake places a large metabolic load on the body. When the body constantly has high levels of blood sugars (the end point of food sugar and starch) to deal with over time, this leads to weight gain, poor metabolic health and an increased risk of heart disease.

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