NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a function of a carbohydrate?
A
Short term energy storage
B
Long term energy storage
C
Identification of cells
D
Storage of inherited genetic infromation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dietary carbohydrates provide glucose that body cells can use for energy. Excess glucose beyond what the body needs for immediate energy is converted into glycogen, a storage form of carbohydrate, or converted into fat and stored in body fat cells. Glucose provides energy for all body cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The four primary functions of carbohydrates in the body are to provide energy, store energy, spare protein, and prevent ketosis. Glucose energy is stored as glycogen, with the majority of it in the muscle and liver.

Detailed explanation-3: -Main function of carbohydrate is providing energy to the body.

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