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Which of the following is the correct definition of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is the correct definition of carbohydrates?
- Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones (correct)
- Carbohydrates are complex molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
- Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body
- Carbohydrates are simple sugars found in plants and animals
What is the major metabolic fuel of mammals (except ruminants)?
What is the major metabolic fuel of mammals (except ruminants)?
- Protein
- Glucose (correct)
- Lipids
- Carbohydrates
Where is glucose synthesized in plants?
Where is glucose synthesized in plants?
- Liver
- Muscles
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Glycolysis
What are ribose and deoxyribose important for?
What are ribose and deoxyribose important for?
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Where is galactose important for synthesis?
Where is galactose important for synthesis?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is NOT a role of carbohydrates?
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Where is glucose synthesized in plants?
Where is glucose synthesized in plants?
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How do animals primarily obtain carbohydrates?
How do animals primarily obtain carbohydrates?
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What is the main function of glucouronic acid?
What is the main function of glucouronic acid?
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What is the importance of galactose in milk?
What is the importance of galactose in milk?
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