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What do carbohydrates provide when consumed?
What do carbohydrates provide when consumed?
- Proteins
- Minerals
- Vitamins
- Energy (correct)
How are carbohydrates defined in terms of chemical structure?
How are carbohydrates defined in terms of chemical structure?
- Aldehyde or ketone derivatives of polyhydric alcohols (correct)
- Organic acids
- Esters
- Alcohols
What is the primary function of our bodies in relation to carbohydrates?
What is the primary function of our bodies in relation to carbohydrates?
- Break down carbohydrates to extract energy (correct)
- Store excess carbohydrates as glycogen
- Convert carbohydrates into proteins
- Metabolize carbohydrates into fats
What type of compounds are monosaccharides and disaccharides?
What type of compounds are monosaccharides and disaccharides?
What is the biological importance of carbohydrates?
What is the biological importance of carbohydrates?
What type of isomerism is commonly observed in carbohydrates?
What type of isomerism is commonly observed in carbohydrates?
Which biomolecule is primarily used by our bodies to produce energy?
Which biomolecule is primarily used by our bodies to produce energy?
What happens when more sugar is consumed than needed for energy?
What happens when more sugar is consumed than needed for energy?
What is the role of carbohydrates found on the surface of cells?
What is the role of carbohydrates found on the surface of cells?
What do ABO blood markers found on red blood cells consist of?
What do ABO blood markers found on red blood cells consist of?
How do carbohydrates in our body prevent blood clots?
How do carbohydrates in our body prevent blood clots?
What is the major fuel for the tissues in our body?
What is the major fuel for the tissues in our body?
Which carbohydrate serves as dietary fibers and is non-digestible?
Which carbohydrate serves as dietary fibers and is non-digestible?
Which disease is associated with a deficiency in the enzyme needed to metabolize galactose?
Which disease is associated with a deficiency in the enzyme needed to metabolize galactose?
What compounds are formed when carbohydrates combine with lipids?
What compounds are formed when carbohydrates combine with lipids?
How do carbohydrates combine with proteins to form?
How do carbohydrates combine with proteins to form?
What is the biomedical importance of ribose?
What is the biomedical importance of ribose?
What important role do non-digestible carbohydrates serve in the body?
What important role do non-digestible carbohydrates serve in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a role of carbohydrates in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a role of carbohydrates in the body?
What type of carbohydrates provide energy when consumed?
What type of carbohydrates provide energy when consumed?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in our bodies?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in our bodies?
Which statement best describes the chemical nature of carbohydrates?
Which statement best describes the chemical nature of carbohydrates?
Which role do non-digestible carbohydrates primarily serve in the body?
Which role do non-digestible carbohydrates primarily serve in the body?
What is the major role of polysaccharides in the body?
What is the major role of polysaccharides in the body?
What is the primary carbohydrate our bodies use to produce energy?
What is the primary carbohydrate our bodies use to produce energy?
How are simple carbohydrates commonly referred to?
How are simple carbohydrates commonly referred to?
Which carbohydrate is found in milk and is associated with lactose intolerance?
Which carbohydrate is found in milk and is associated with lactose intolerance?
What do ABO blood markers found on red blood cells consist of?
What do ABO blood markers found on red blood cells consist of?
Which biomolecule is primarily used by our bodies to prevent blood clots?
Which biomolecule is primarily used by our bodies to prevent blood clots?
What disease is associated with a deficiency in the enzyme needed to metabolize galactose?
What disease is associated with a deficiency in the enzyme needed to metabolize galactose?
What type of carbohydrates are non-digestible and serve as dietary fibers?
What type of carbohydrates are non-digestible and serve as dietary fibers?
Which carbohydrate is the major fuel for the tissues in our body?
Which carbohydrate is the major fuel for the tissues in our body?
What are carbohydrates classified as?
What are carbohydrates classified as?
What role do carbohydrates found on the surface of cells play?
What role do carbohydrates found on the surface of cells play?
