BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

NUCLEIC ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following serves as a quick energy source for the body?
A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
protein
D
nucleic acid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple carbohydrates: Various forms of sugar, such as fructose (fruit sugar) and sucrose (table sugar), are simple carbohydrates. They are small molecules, so they can be broken down and absorbed by the body quickly and are the quickest source of energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates are the nutrients most frequently used as an energy source (containing 4kcal per gram), as they are fast-acting and turn into energy as soon as they are ingested. This energy powers the brain and body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glucose is a source of instant energy because it is quick to act to create energy along with oxygen so our body does not need to convert the glucose to anything else.

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