CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION
BIO MOLECULES
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protein
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nucleic acid
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carbohydrate
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lipid
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Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates. Glucose, a 6-carbon sugar, is a simple carbohydrate or “mono-saccharide.” Sugar is a source of quick energy for the body because it is easily metabolized (broken down).
Detailed explanation-2: -This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen. When the body needs a quick boost of energy or when the body isn’t getting glucose from food, glycogen is broken down to release glucose into the bloodstream to be used as fuel for the cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: ATP is an organic compound that is the main source of energy for all living systems.
Detailed explanation-4: -Each gram of carbohydrate in food provides four calories of energy. Glucose is the main carbohydrate that the body breaks down for energy.
Detailed explanation-5: -Carbohydrates (CARBS for short) are the main source of energy for your body. CARBS COME IN 3 FORMS: SUGAR CARBS (or simple carbs) give you quick-acting, short-term energy and can be found in fruits, white bread, cereal, juice and soft drinks.