What are the 4 main functions of carbohydrates?What is carbohydrates and examples?
What is the basic form of carbohydrates
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Answer:The four primary functions of carbohydrates in the body are to provide energy, store energy, build macromolecules, and spare protein and fat for other uses. Monosaccharide is basic form of carbohydrates.
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One of the primary functions of carbohydrates is to provide your body with energy. Your cells convert carbohydrates into the fuel molecule ATP through a process called cellular respiration.
Carbohydrates in foods include all sugars (sucrose [table sugar], glucose, fructose, lactose, maltose) and starches (found in pasta, bread, and grains). These carbohydrates can be digested by the body and provide energy for cells.
The simplest form of a carbohydrate is called a monosaccharide, also known as a simple sugar. Monosaccharides are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and...
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