BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the body use next for energy after carbohydrates?
A
Fats only
B
Protein only
C
Both fats and protein
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These nutrients also differ in how quickly they supply energy. Carbohydrates are the quickest, and fats are the slowest. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are digested in the intestine, where they are broken down into their basic units: Carbohydrates into sugars.

Detailed explanation-2: -If you’re healthy, carbohydrates turn into glucose (blood sugar), which your body uses for energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Energy comes from the three main nutrients carbohydrates, protein, and fats, with carbohydrates being the most important energy source. In cases where carbohydrates have been depleted, the body can utilise protein and fats for energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Excess carbohydrates are stored as fat. Provide the most energy-rich chemical bonds, but are more difficult to break down. They are considered a secondary source of energy. Fats are easily stored in the body.

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