NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The primary purpose the body uses monosaccharides for is?
A
Building muscles
B
Helping the Immune System
C
Immediate Energy
D
Generating Heat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose is the primary monosaccharide used by the body for energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is a monosaccharide which acts as an instant source of energy. Glucose present in the blood is transported to the cell. Inside the cell, glucose is quickly broken down by the aerobic respiration to yield energy in the form of ATP.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most important monosaccharide for living things is glucose. It is the main source of chemical energy used for cell functions in all organisms, from bacteria to humans. Plants and certain microorganisms can manufacture glucose through photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glucose is the main source of fuel for our cells. When the body doesn’t need to use the glucose for energy, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen.

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