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What is the main function of carbohydrates in nutrition?
What is the main function of carbohydrates in nutrition?
- Aid in muscle building
- Support blood clotting
- Regulate body temperature
- Provide energy in the form of calories (correct)
What is the percentage of energy that comes from carbohydrates in the body?
What is the percentage of energy that comes from carbohydrates in the body?
- 30% - 35%
- 10% - 15%
- 70% - 75%
- 55% - 60% (correct)
What is the primary form of energy that carbohydrates are converted into?
What is the primary form of energy that carbohydrates are converted into?
- Maltose
- Glucose (correct)
- Sucrose
- Fructose
What is the elemental composition of carbohydrates according to biochemistry?
What is the elemental composition of carbohydrates according to biochemistry?
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What is the meaning of 'saccharo' in Greek, as related to carbohydrates?
What is the meaning of 'saccharo' in Greek, as related to carbohydrates?
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What is the meaning of 'saccharo' in Greek, as related to carbohydrates?
What is the meaning of 'saccharo' in Greek, as related to carbohydrates?
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What is the Hydrogen : Oxygen atom ratio in carbohydrates according to biochemistry?
What is the Hydrogen : Oxygen atom ratio in carbohydrates according to biochemistry?
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What is the primary form of energy that carbohydrates are converted into?
What is the primary form of energy that carbohydrates are converted into?
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What percentage of our energy comes from carbohydrates?
What percentage of our energy comes from carbohydrates?
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What is the main function of carbohydrates in nutrition?
What is the main function of carbohydrates in nutrition?
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