HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are often called complex carbohydrates?
A
Monosaccharides
B
Disaccharides
C
Oligosaccharides
D
Polysaccharides
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Many complex carbohydrates are unsubstituted at their reducing ends and are referred to as polysaccharides; examples include the oligosaccharides of milk, the cellulose of plant cell walls, and storage forms such as starch and glycogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complex carbohydrates: These are also called starches. Starches include grain products, such as bread, crackers, pasta, and rice. As with simple sugars, some complex carbohydrate foods are better choices than others.

Detailed explanation-3: -These carbohydrates are called polysaccharides ("many saccharides"). Polysaccharides are also referred to as complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates that are found in living things include starch, glycogen, cellulose, and chitin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Whole grains. Whole grains are good sources of fiber, as well as potassium, magnesium, and selenium. Fiber-rich fruits. Some of these are apples, berries, and bananas. Fiber-rich vegetables. Beans.

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