BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

IMPORTANCE OF CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Your body obtains the vitamins it needs from
A
Synthesis
B
Cellular respiration
C
food
D
Photosynthesis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As well as energy, carbohydrates provide us with fibre, iron, B vitamins and calcium. Fruit and vegetables provide us with vitamins and minerals essential for keeping us healthy as well as fibre which is important for digestion. A diet high in fibre can also reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

Detailed explanation-2: -So how exactly does absorption happen in the body? After food is chewed and swallowed, it travels into your stomach, where hydrochloric acid and enzymes break down carbohydrates, fats and proteins. The digestive system extracts the vitamins and minerals in the digested food, absorbing it into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -The top food sources This involves an emphasis on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, low-fat protein, and dairy products. The good news is that many common foods contain multiple mineral and vitamin sources, so it is easy to meet your daily needs from everyday meals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions. However, these micronutrients are not produced in our bodies and must be derived from the food we eat. Vitamins are organic substances that are generally classified as either fat soluble or water soluble.

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