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What is the primary function of carbohydrates when consumed?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates when consumed?
- Provide structural support to the body
- Supply energy to the body (correct)
- Facilitate nerve conduction
- Aid in digestion and absorption
What are carbohydrates derived from?
What are carbohydrates derived from?
- Fats
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Polyhydric alcohols (correct)
Which category of carbohydrates includes both homo- and heteropolysaccharides?
Which category of carbohydrates includes both homo- and heteropolysaccharides?
- Monosaccharides
- Polysaccharides (correct)
- Oligosaccharides
- Disaccharides
What is the structural difference between monosaccharides and disaccharides?
What is the structural difference between monosaccharides and disaccharides?
Which statement best describes the biological importance of carbohydrates?
Which statement best describes the biological importance of carbohydrates?
What happens to carbohydrates in the body after consumption?
What happens to carbohydrates in the body after consumption?
What is the primary carbohydrate our bodies use to produce energy?
What is the primary carbohydrate our bodies use to produce energy?
What are simple carbohydrates often referred to as?
What are simple carbohydrates often referred to as?
Excess consumption of sugar leads to conversion of sugars into what?
Excess consumption of sugar leads to conversion of sugars into what?
What do complex carbohydrates include?
What do complex carbohydrates include?
Where are carbohydrates found in our body that act as 'road signs' for molecules?
Where are carbohydrates found in our body that act as 'road signs' for molecules?
What do ABO blood markers found on red blood cells consist of?
What do ABO blood markers found on red blood cells consist of?
What is the major fuel of the tissues in our body?
What is the major fuel of the tissues in our body?
What is the role of non-digestible carbohydrates in our diet?
What is the role of non-digestible carbohydrates in our diet?
'Glycogen for storage' is an important function of which carbohydrate?
'Glycogen for storage' is an important function of which carbohydrate?
What diseases are associated with carbohydrates according to the text?
What diseases are associated with carbohydrates according to the text?
What can carbohydrates combine with to form glycolipids?
What can carbohydrates combine with to form glycolipids?
What is the biomedical importance of knowledge about the structure & properties of carbohydrates?
What is the biomedical importance of knowledge about the structure & properties of carbohydrates?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates when consumed?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates when consumed?
Which category of carbohydrates includes both homo- and heteropolysaccharides?
Which category of carbohydrates includes both homo- and heteropolysaccharides?
What do complex carbohydrates include?
What do complex carbohydrates include?
What is the major fuel of the tissues in our body?
What is the major fuel of the tissues in our body?
Excess consumption of sugar leads to conversion of sugars into what?
Excess consumption of sugar leads to conversion of sugars into what?
What are simple carbohydrates often referred to as?
What are simple carbohydrates often referred to as?
What is the primary carbohydrate our bodies use to produce energy?
What is the primary carbohydrate our bodies use to produce energy?
Where are carbohydrates found in our body that act as 'road signs' for molecules?
Where are carbohydrates found in our body that act as 'road signs' for molecules?
What are simple carbohydrates often referred to as?
What are simple carbohydrates often referred to as?
Excess consumption of sugar leads to conversion of sugars into what?
Excess consumption of sugar leads to conversion of sugars into what?
What is the major fuel of the tissues in our body?
What is the major fuel of the tissues in our body?
What diseases are associated with carbohydrates according to the text?
What diseases are associated with carbohydrates according to the text?
What do ABO blood markers found on red blood cells consist of?
What do ABO blood markers found on red blood cells consist of?
What is the biomedical importance of knowledge about the structure & properties of carbohydrates?
What is the biomedical importance of knowledge about the structure & properties of carbohydrates?
What can carbohydrates combine with to form glycolipids?
What can carbohydrates combine with to form glycolipids?
What happens to carbohydrates in the body after consumption?
What happens to carbohydrates in the body after consumption?
What is the role of non-digestible carbohydrates in our diet?
What is the role of non-digestible carbohydrates in our diet?
What do complex carbohydrates include?
What do complex carbohydrates include?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrate Functions
- Primary function of carbohydrates when consumed: provide energy for the body
- Carbohydrates derived from plants and some microorganisms
Categories of Carbohydrates
- Polysaccharides include both homo- (e.g., starch, cellulose) and heteropolysaccharides (e.g., glycoproteins, proteoglycans)
Structural Differences
- Monosaccharides: single sugar molecules (e.g., glucose, fructose)
- Disaccharides: composed of two monosaccharides (e.g., sucrose, lactose)
Biological Importance
- Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy
- Essential for brain function, physical activity, and maintenance of body functions
Digestion and Absorption
- Carbohydrates broken down into monosaccharides in the digestive system
- Monosaccharides absorbed into the bloodstream and transported to cells for energy production
Energy Production
- Glucose: primary carbohydrate used by the body to produce energy
- Excess glucose converted to glycogen for storage or fat for energy storage
Classification of Carbohydrates
- Simple carbohydrates: monosaccharides and disaccharides, often referred to as sugars
- Complex carbohydrates: polysaccharides, including starch, cellulose, and glycogen
Biological Roles
- Carbohydrates act as 'road signs' for molecules on cell surfaces, guiding interactions
- ABO blood markers on red blood cells consist of carbohydrates
- Non-digestible carbohydrates play a role in promoting gut health and immune system function
Biomedical Importance
- Understanding carbohydrate structure and properties is crucial for developing treatments for diseases associated with carbohydrates, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- Carbohydrates combine with lipids to form glycolipids, important in cell signaling and membrane structure
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