HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which are examples of carbohydrates?
A
sugar
B
starch
C
oils
D
cellulose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrate chains vary in length, and biologically important carbohydrates are classified into three types: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Cellulose is an example of a Carbohydrate as it is made of polysaccharides.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wood, paper, and cotton all contain cellulose. Cellulose is a white fibrous substance with no flavor and odor, insoluble in water and organic solvents. It is the main ingredient of plant cell walls.

Detailed explanation-3: -5.3. Cellulose, as is starch, is a carbohydrate. It is a structural polysaccharide, while starch is one of the storage polysaccharides.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is present in the cell wall of all plant cells. Cellulose is also present in the cell wall of other organisms like bacteria and algae. The purest form of cellulose is cotton, that contains around 98% cellulose. Besides, cellulose is also present in wood obtained from the trees.

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