LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Fiber components, cellulose and hemicellulose, known as structural carbohydrates are digested by microorganisms throughout the gut but primarily in the hindgut. Structural carbohydrates are also important to gut health.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are five primary functions of carbohydrates in the human body. They are energy production, energy storage, building macromolecules, sparing protein, and assisting in lipid metabolism.

Detailed explanation-3: -All carbohydrates contain molecules like glucose, fructose, cellulose, starch, glycoproteins, and chitin which are involved in several organismal functions. Their functions range from providing energy to the cells, supporting the structural integrity of cells, to supporting the organism’s growth and development.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates are made of the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Each carbon atom is bonded to at least one oxygen atom. All carbohydrates include an aldehyde or ketone group and a hydroxyl group. Carbohydrates may form long chains that are either straight or branched.