FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD CHEMISTRY

CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of carbohydrates in animals?
A
structure and support
B
blubber
C
short term energy
D
long term energy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose in the blood is taken up into your body’s cells and used to produce a fuel molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through a series of complex processes known as cellular respiration. Cells can then use ATP to power a variety of metabolic tasks.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The carbohydrate used to store energy in animal cells is: (d) glycogen. Glycogen is a polymer of glucose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates are energy-providing feed components composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They should make up about 75 percent of an animal’s diet. The energy they pro-vide powers muscular movements. Carbohydrates also produce the body heat that helps keep the animal warm.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates (CARBS for short) are the main source of energy for your body. CARBS COME IN 3 FORMS: SUGAR CARBS (or simple carbs) give you quick-acting, short-term energy and can be found in fruits, white bread, cereal, juice and soft drinks.

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