NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

BIO MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the main reason that humans need to include carbohydrates in their diet?
A
Carbohydrates are broken down in cells for energy.
B
Carbohydrates combine to form many different proteins.
C
Carbohydrates act as catalyst to speed up chemical reactions.
D
Carbohydrates are the building blocks for cell growth and repair.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the primary functions of carbohydrates is to provide your body with energy. Most of the carbohydrates in the foods you eat are digested and broken down into glucose before entering the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-2: -Foods high in carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. Carbohydrates provide the body with glucose, which is converted to energy used to support bodily functions and physical activity.

Detailed explanation-3: -You need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and make new ones. Protein is also important for growth and development in children, teens, and pregnant women.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alongside fat and protein, carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients in our diet with their main function being to provide energy to the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -The body uses glucose to provide most of the energy for the human brain. About half of the energy used by muscles and other body tissues is provided from glucose and glycogen, a storage form of carbohydrate. People do not eat glucose and glycogen, they eat foods rich in carbohydrates.

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