BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Starch are what type of carbohydrates?
A
Simple
B
Complex
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Starches are complex carbohydrates. Many starches (but not all) fit this category. They provide vitamins and minerals. It takes your body longer to break down complex carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complex carbohydrates include starches and fiber. Unlike their more simple counterparts, complex carbs contain many sugar units that are attached together via long and/or branched chains. These complicated molecules can be harder for your body to break down.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fiber and starch are the two types of complex carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-4: -Starch is a complex carbohydrate. When people hear the word “starch, ” they may think of foods rich in carbs, such as potatoes, rice, and pasta. However, most plants store energy as starch, including fruits and vegetables. Starchy foods are the primary source of carbohydrates for most people.

Detailed explanation-5: -Complex carbohydrates, or polysaccharides, consist of hundreds or even thousands of monosaccharides. They include starch, glycogen, cellulose, and chitin. They generally either store energy or form structures, such as cell walls, in living things. Starch is a complex carbohydrate that is made by plants to store energy.

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