Question

What are the functions of carbohdrate, pro-
tein, vitamin and roughage?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are composed of carbon , hydrogen and oxygen.

Functions of carbohydrates

1. Sources of energy. - it is the major source of energy. It is stored in our body in the form of glycogen.

2. Regulation of fat metabolism - it is necessary for the oxidation of fat.

3. Formation of amino acids - some acids can be synthesized in the body from the intermediate product of carbohydrate metabolism.

4. Structural components - it is an important constituent of nucliec acid, coenzyme, falvolprotein and blood.

5. Cellulose , hemicellulose and pectin - increase the peristaltic movement of digestion tract.

Protein

The main role of protein is to build tissue structure.

Functions of protein

1 . Essential amino acid - amino acid which cannot be synthesized in the animal body are called essential amino acids.

2. Non essential amino acids - they are synthesize in the body like glycine ,serine ,proline etc.

Protein are essential for growth and repair of worn out tissues.

Protein are important components of muscle , tendon ,bone marrow and skin.

Protein acts as enzymes and hormones which control various activities of the body

Vitamins

Vitamins are essential for growth and acts as coenzyme.

It mains healthy skin and mucosa.

It acts as a coenzyme in various metabolic activities.

It's forms a coenzyme which helps DNA & RNA synthesis and maturation of erythrocytes