NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?
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Quick Energy
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Long-term energy storage
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Short-term energy storage
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Structure in plants and animals
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is C Deprive us of sleep.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates are involved in the short-term storage of energy in the form of glycogen. The reason it is not as well suited to long term storage is that carbs are polar, hydrophilic molecules, containing several hydroxyl groups.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, not all carbohydrates are immediately used for energy. Some glucose is stored for later use, and fiber is not used for energy at all.
Detailed explanation-4: -Fats (lipids) Fats are the primary long-term energy storage molecules of the body. Fats are very compact and light weight, so they are an efficient way to store excess energy.
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