BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The function of Carbohydrates are ____
A
Maintaining body temperature and giving sweetness to food
B
source of energy and maintain body temperature
C
Protein saver and protecting organs
D
Protein saver and energy source
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are five primary functions of carbohydrates in the human body. They are energy production, energy storage, building macromolecules, sparing protein, and assisting in lipid metabolism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, are vital at every stage of life. They’re the body’s primary source of energy and the brain’s preferred energy source. Carbs are broken down by the body into glucose – a type of sugar. Glucose is used as fuel by your body’s cells, tissues, and organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -You need carbohydrates, protein and fat to help your body function. Carbohydrates are your body’s main source of fuel or energy. Protein helps to build tissue and repair your body after damage or stress. Fats that come from plants and fish are known as unsaturated fat.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is well known that the non-nitrogenous foodstuffs may spare body protein. The carbohydrates are unquestionably more efficient as protein sparers than are fats.

Detailed explanation-5: -Carbohydrates are the nutrients most frequently used as an energy source (containing 4kcal per gram), as they are fast-acting and turn into energy as soon as they are ingested. This energy powers the brain and body.

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