BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CLASSIFICATION OF CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements in not true of carbohydrates?
A
They are the main source of energy for the body;
B
They are comprised of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen;
C
Type of carbohydrates includes sugars, starches and fiber;
D
Carbohydrates are typically found in meats, chicken and fish.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Meat, poultry, and fish have no carbohydrates. Some types of shellfish have a minimal amount, and processed meats, such as ham, can have a bit of sugar or starch. Although fat has no carbs, trim the fat from meat and the skin from poultry to lower your consumption of unhealthy saturated fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates do not conjugate with lipids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following statements is not true about carbohydrate digestion? There is an enzyme in saliva that begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most meats and eggs are carbohydrate free. Choose from beef, veal, pork, poultry, seafood, game meats and organ meats. Just because a food has zero carbs, doesn’t automatically mean that it’s healthy. Choose lean cuts of meat that have 7 grams of saturated fat or less.

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