BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why are potatoes included in this group?
A
The main nutrient they contain is starchy carbohydrate
B
They are the same colour as other foods in this group
C
They provide fibre
D
They contain vitamin C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, to grow into a new plant, a potato needs to bring along a lot of food. A potato stores this food in the form of starch. Since the main role of potatoes is to grow into a plant, a potato contains a lot of starch.

Detailed explanation-2: -Starchy foods are the main source of carbohydrate and play an important role in a healthy diet. They are also a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in your diet. As well as starch, they contain fibre, calcium, iron and B vitamins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Their skin makes them rich in fiber, they’re low in calories, and they have important nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6. They’re also chock full of starch, which is a carbohydrate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Potatoes for health and nutrition They’re rich in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. Potatoes were a life-saving food source in early times because the vitamin C prevented scurvy. Another major nutrient in potatoes is potassium, an electrolyte which aids in the workings of our heart, muscles, and nervous system.

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