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Explain the central role of carbohydrates in essential metabolic pathways.
Carbohydrates are central to many essential metabolic pathways, providing energy for cellular processes and serving as a source of carbon for the synthesis of other molecules.
What is the process by which plants synthesize carbohydrates, and what enables them to store energy absorbed from sunlight internally?
Plants synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water through photosynthesis, allowing them to store energy absorbed from sunlight internally.
How do animals and fungi utilize stored carbohydrates from plants to make energy available to cells?
Animals and fungi use cellular respiration to break down stored carbohydrates and make energy available to cells.
Describe the fate of complex carbohydrates after digestion in humans.
Complex carbohydrates are broken down into simple monomers (monosaccharides) during digestion in humans.
After resorption in the gut, where are the monosaccharides transported, and what occurs upon arrival at their destination?
The monosaccharides are transported through the portal vein to the liver, where further metabolic processes take place.
Test your knowledge of carbohydrate metabolism with this quiz! Explore the biochemical processes involved in the formation, breakdown, and interconversion of carbohydrates in living organisms. From photosynthesis in plants to energy storage and utilization in animals, this quiz covers key concepts in carbohydrate metabolism.
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