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What type of carbohydrate is sucrose?
What type of carbohydrate is sucrose?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
Which of the following is an animal-based source of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is an animal-based source of carbohydrates?
Where does the majority of carbohydrate digestion take place?
Where does the majority of carbohydrate digestion take place?
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What is the term for the storage form of carbohydrates in the liver and muscles?
What is the term for the storage form of carbohydrates in the liver and muscles?
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What is a benefit of adequate fiber intake?
What is a benefit of adequate fiber intake?
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Study Notes
Types of Carbohydrates
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Simple Carbohydrates (Sugars):
- Monosaccharides (single sugar molecules): glucose, fructose, galactose
- Disaccharides (two sugar molecules): sucrose (table sugar), lactose (milk sugar), maltose
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Complex Carbohydrates (Polysaccharides):
- Oligosaccharides (3-10 sugar molecules): raffinose, stachyose
- Polysaccharides (more than 10 sugar molecules): starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin
Functions of Carbohydrates
- Energy Source: broken down into glucose, which is used by cells for energy production
- Structural Role: provide structure and support for cells and tissues (e.g., cellulose in plant cell walls)
- 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, dairy products
Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
- Mouth: salivary amylase breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars
- Small Intestine: pancreatic amylase and brush border enzymes break down carbohydrates into simple sugars
- Absorption: simple sugars absorbed into bloodstream through intestinal walls
Importance of Carbohydrates
- Primary Energy Source: provide energy for brain, nervous system, and red blood cells
- Fiber: promotes digestive health, satiety, and blood sugar control
- Essential for Health: inadequate carbohydrate intake can lead to fatigue, weakness, and impaired cognitive function
Carbohydrates
Classification
- Simple Carbohydrates (Sugars) consist of monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, galactose) and disaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose)
- Complex Carbohydrates (Polysaccharides) include oligosaccharides (raffinose, stachyose) and polysaccharides (starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin)
Functions
Energy Production
- Broken down into glucose for energy production in cells
Structural Role
- Provide structure and support for cells and tissues (e.g., cellulose in plant cell walls)
Glycogen Storage
- Stored in liver and muscles for quick energy release
Sources
Plant-based Sources
- Include fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes
Animal-based Sources
- Include milk, honey, dairy products
Digestion and Absorption
Mouth
- Salivary amylase breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars
Small Intestine
- Pancreatic amylase and brush border enzymes break down carbohydrates into simple sugars
Absorption
- Simple sugars absorbed into bloodstream through intestinal walls
Importance
Primary Energy Source
- Provide energy for brain, nervous system, and red blood cells
Fiber
- Promotes digestive health, satiety, and blood sugar control
Essential for Health
- Inadequate carbohydrate intake can lead to fatigue, weakness, and impaired cognitive function
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Description
This quiz covers the different types of carbohydrates, including simple and complex carbohydrates, and their functions in the body.
