BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which correctly describes a function of carbohydrates?
A
build and repair body tissues
B
body’s main source of energy
C
helps keep immune system functioning
D
cushions organs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates, or carbs, are sugar molecules. Along with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of three main nutrients found in foods and drinks. Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs.

Detailed explanation-2: -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: -The major function of carbohydrates is to provide energy. The body uses glucose to provide most of the energy for the human brain. About half of the energy used by muscles and other body tissues is provided from glucose and glycogen, a storage form of carbohydrate.

Detailed explanation-4: -The body breaks carbohydrates down into glucose, which is the primary energy source for the brain and muscles. Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients, which are nutrients that the body needs in larger amounts. The other macronutrients are protein and fats.

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