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What is the main function of carbohydrates?
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
- To serve as structural components in animals
- To store energy in the form of glucose (correct)
- To generate intermediate products such as pyruvic acid
- To act as a major source of protein for the body
Which of the following is not a classification of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is not a classification of carbohydrates?
- Monosaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Polysaccharides
- Triosaccharides (correct)
What is the significance of glucose in the body?
What is the significance of glucose in the body?
- It is the only carbohydrate that can be stored as glycogen
- It is the only carbohydrate used for energy production
- It is the simplest carbohydrate found in the body
- It is the primary source of energy for the brain (correct)
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Study Notes
- Carbohydrates are hydrates of aldehyde or ketone derivatives containing C, H, and O.
- They serve as a major energy source and storage form of energy.
- Carbohydrates are also components of cell membranes and structural components in plants, bacteria, and insects.
- Carbohydrates can be classified into monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.
- Glucose is the only carbohydrate directly used for energy or stored as glycogen.
- The brain is completely dependent on blood glucose for energy production.
- Glucose metabolism generates intermediate products such as pyruvic acid, lactic acid, and acetyl coenzyme A.
- The complete oxidation of glucose yields carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.
- Glycol aldehyde is the simplest carbohydrate.
- Glucose does not accumulate in the muscle and is quickly metabolized.
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