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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept involves the recognition of D and L families?

<p>Chirality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Oligosaccharides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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