NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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What are the main functions of carbohydrates?
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structure
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energy storage
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chitin
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protein
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The major function of carbohydrates is to provide energy. The body uses glucose to provide most of the energy for the human brain. About half of the energy used by muscles and other body tissues is provided from glucose and glycogen, a storage form of carbohydrate.
Detailed explanation-2: -Energy storage and signaling. The major function of carbohydrates is energy storage and signaling. Monosaccharides such as glucose are the most preferred respiratory substrate for the production of energy within cells.
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