HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the correct 3 polysaccharides
A
starch, fiber, and glycogen
B
starch, fiber, and lactose
C
starch, glucose, and whole grain
D
whole grain, galactose, and glycogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The three most abundant polysaccharides are starch, glycogen, and cellulose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides) comprise starches and dietary fibers. Starches are polymers of glucose. Dietary fibers a are mainly indigestible complex carbohydrates in plant cell walls (cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin) and a variety of gums, mucilages, and algal polysaccharides.

Detailed explanation-3: -Storage polysaccharides: Polysaccharides such as starch and glycogen are called storage polysaccharides because they are stored in the liver and muscles to be converted to energy later for body functions. Starch is found in plants whereas glycogen is found in animals.

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