FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates are made of Nitrogen, Carbon and Hydrogen. Ans-False. Explanation-Carbohydrates are made of Oxygen, Carbon and Hydrogen.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates contain only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms; prior to any oxidation or reduction, most have the empirical formula Cm(H2O)n. Compounds obtained from carbohydrates by substitution, etc., are known as carbohydrate derivatives and may contain other elements.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is D They are instant source of energy. Importance of carbohydrate: They are present in cell wall of bacteria and plants. They are used as raw materials for industries like textiles, lacquers etc.
Detailed explanation-4: -Proteins, carbohydrates and lipids are made from three basic molecules: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. However, all proteins contain an element not found in carbohydrates and lipids is nitrogen.