FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Which of the 4 major macromolecules provides a quick burst of energy?
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Carbohydrates
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Lipids
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Proteins
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Nucleic Acids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates. Glucose, a 6-carbon sugar, is a simple carbohydrate or “mono-saccharide.” Sugar is a source of quick energy for the body because it is easily metabolized (broken down).
Detailed explanation-2: -The primary function of carbohydrates is for short-term energy storage (sugars are for Energy).
Detailed explanation-3: -11.1 Introduction: The Four Major Macromolecules These are the carbohydrates, lipids (or fats), proteins, and nucleic acids. All of the major macromolecule classes are similar, in that, they are large polymers that are assembled from small repeating monomer subunits.
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