HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Function:cells use to get and store energy
A
Lipids
B
Proteins
C
Nucleic Acids
D
Carbohydrates
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your cells convert carbohydrates into the fuel molecule ATP through a process called cellular respiration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is the main source of fuel for our cells. When the body doesn’t need to use the glucose for energy, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary role of carbohydrates is to supply energy to all cells in the body. Many cells prefer glucose as a source of energy versus other compounds like fatty acids. Some cells, such as red blood cells, are only able to produce cellular energy from glucose.

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