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Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?
- Main sources of body glucose
- Structural components in RNA and DNA
- Building blocks for proteins (correct)
- Source of energy
What is the primary energy source when energy intake is less than energy expenditure?
What is the primary energy source when energy intake is less than energy expenditure?
- Glycogen stored in the liver
- Breaking down carbohydrates from glycogen
- Fats stored in adipose tissue (correct)
- Breaking down carbohydrates in the diet
How are glucose homeostasis and excess glucose managed in the body?
How are glucose homeostasis and excess glucose managed in the body?
- Glycogen is broken down to release excess glucose
- Insulin stimulates excess glucose production
- Excess glucose is converted to glycogen and fat (correct)
- Excess glucose is stored in muscle tissue
What type of compounds are most sugars in the human body?
What type of compounds are most sugars in the human body?
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What type of bond joins two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide?
What type of bond joins two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide?
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