Carbohydrates: Structure and Types
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What is the typical ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in carbohydrates?

  • 1:2:1 (correct)
  • 1:1:1
  • 3:2:1
  • 2:3:1
  • Which type of carbohydrate is composed of three or more monosaccharides bonded together?

  • Polysaccharide (correct)
  • Disaccharide
  • Oligosaccharide
  • Monosaccharide
  • What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

  • To produce red blood cells
  • To store glycogen in the liver
  • To provide structure and support
  • To provide energy for the body (correct)
  • Which of the following is an example of a plant-based source of carbohydrates?

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

    What is the importance of carbohydrates for brain function?

    <p>To provide energy for the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are excess glucose stored in the body?

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

    What is the enzyme responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?

    <p>Salivary amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of carbohydrates for red blood cell function?

    <p>To produce red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical fate of excess glucose in the body?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of fiber intake?

    <p>To aid in digestion and promote satiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview

    • Carbohydrates are a type of biomolecule that provides energy to the body
    • They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually in a ratio of 1:2:1

    Types of Carbohydrates

    • Monosaccharides: simple sugars, cannot be broken down further
      • Examples: glucose, fructose, galactose
    • Disaccharides: composed of two monosaccharides bonded together
      • Examples: sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose)
    • Polysaccharides: composed of three or more monosaccharides bonded together
      • Examples: starch, cellulose, glycogen

    Functions of Carbohydrates

    • Energy source: broken down into glucose for energy production in cells
    • Structural role: provide structure and support in plants (cellulose) and animals (chitin)
    • Glycogen storage: stored in liver and muscles for quick energy release

    Sources of Carbohydrates

    • Plant-based sources: fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes
    • Animal-based sources: milk, honey, lactose-containing products
    • Refined sources: sugar, white bread, pasta, baked goods

    Importance of Carbohydrates

    • Brain function: primary source of energy for the brain
    • Red blood cell function: necessary for production of red blood cells
    • Fiber intake: important for digestive health and satiety

    Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption

    • Mouth: carbohydrates broken down into simpler sugars by salivary amylase
    • Small intestine: carbohydrates broken down into monosaccharides by pancreatic amylase and absorbed into bloodstream
    • Liver: excess glucose stored as glycogen or converted to fat for storage

    Carbohydrates

    • Biomolecules that provide energy to the body
    • Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in a 1:2:1 ratio

    Classification of Carbohydrates

    Monosaccharides

    • Simple sugars that cannot be broken down further
    • Examples: glucose, fructose, galactose

    Disaccharides

    • Composed of two monosaccharides bonded together
    • Examples: sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose)

    Polysaccharides

    • Composed of three or more monosaccharides bonded together
    • Examples: starch, cellulose, glycogen

    Functions of Carbohydrates

    Energy Source

    • Broken down into glucose for energy production in cells

    Structural Role

    • Provide structure and support in plants (cellulose) and animals (chitin)

    Glycogen Storage

    • Stored in liver and muscles for quick energy release

    Sources of Carbohydrates

    Plant-Based Sources

    • Fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes

    Animal-Based Sources

    • Milk, honey, lactose-containing products

    Refined Sources

    • Sugar, white bread, pasta, baked goods

    Importance of Carbohydrates

    Brain Function

    • Primary source of energy for the brain

    Red Blood Cell Function

    • Necessary for production of red blood cells

    Fiber Intake

    • Important for digestive health and satiety

    Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption

    Mouth

    • Carbohydrates broken down into simpler sugars by salivary amylase

    Small Intestine

    • Carbohydrates broken down into monosaccharides by pancreatic amylase and absorbed into bloodstream

    Liver

    • Excess glucose stored as glycogen or converted to fat for storage

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    Learn about the composition and different types of carbohydrates, including monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

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