LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of carbohydrates in your body?
A
Speed up chemical reactions.
B
Give immediate energy.
C
Help to store energy.
D
Build cell walls in plants.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Energy Production: The primary role of carbohydrates is to provide energy to all cells in the body. Many cells prefer glucose as a source of energy in comparison to other compounds like fatty acids. Some cells, such as red blood cells, can only produce using cellular energy from glucose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates are the nutrients most frequently used as an energy source (containing 4kcal per gram), as they are fast-acting and turn into energy as soon as they are ingested. This energy powers the brain and body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates play an important role in the human body. They act as an energy source, help control blood glucose and insulin metabolism, participate in cholesterol and triglyceride metabolism, and help with fermentation.

Detailed explanation-4: -By eating fast released carbohydrates, you increase your blood sugar rapidly and get a quick release of energy. In response, your body makes insulin, which lowers the glucose level. They are fast releasing because you get a burst of energy and the energy lasts only a short time.

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