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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
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?
Which macronutrient category do carbohydrates belong to?
- Carbohydrates (correct)
- Minerals
- Proteins
- Fats
What are simple carbohydrates primarily composed of?
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?
Which type of carbohydrates can be identified as reducing or nonreducing sugars?
What is the primary difference between complex and simple carbohydrates?
What is the primary difference between complex and simple carbohydrates?
Which concept involves the recognition of D and L families?
Which concept involves the recognition of D and L families?
What is the structural form used to draw and name common, simple carbohydrates?
What is the structural form used to draw and name common, simple carbohydrates?
Which type of carbohydrate is associated with glucosaminoglycan and their structure-function relationships?
Which type of carbohydrate is associated with glucosaminoglycan and their structure-function relationships?
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