Carbohydrates in the Body
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

  • Support muscle growth
  • Provide energy for cellular activities (correct)
  • Facilitate nerve impulse transmission
  • Regulate body temperature

    • Which macronutrient category do carbohydrates belong to?

  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Minerals
  • Proteins
  • Fats

    • What are simple carbohydrates primarily composed of?

  • Amino acids
  • Nucleotides
  • Fatty acids
  • Sugars (correct)

    • Which type of carbohydrates can be identified as reducing or nonreducing sugars?

    <p>Monosaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between complex and simple carbohydrates?

    <p>Simple carbohydrates are composed of one or two sugar units, while complex carbohydrates consist of multiple sugar units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept involves the recognition of D and L families?

    <p>Chirality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural form used to draw and name common, simple carbohydrates?

    <p>Fischer projection formulas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of carbohydrate is associated with glucosaminoglycan and their structure-function relationships?

    <p>Oligosaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

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