Carbohydrates and Their Functions in the Body
The primary role of carbohydrates is to supply energy to cells. However, they do have other important roles in the body as well.
Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. Words will not be reused.
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galactose
macronutrient
maltose
glycogen
protein
glycogenesis
straight
branching
fiber
1. Carbohydrates are a whose primary function it to provide energy to the body. All digestible forms of carbohydrates provide 4 calories/g of energy. Fiber, starch, and are complex carbohydrates, while glucose, fructose, and sucrose are simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates can be monosaccharides,
like glucose and or disaccharides, like lactose and . Complex carbohydrates include polysaccharides. Starch consists of chains of glucose molecules. Some starch chains are and harder to digest. Other starch is much easier to digest and has chains. Dietary consists of soluble and insoluble types, which both possess important benefits like reducing the risk of constipation, heart disease, and obesity. Soluble fiber also helps reduce the risk of diabetes. Glycogen is a highly branched polysaccharide created by a process called and is stored in the liver and muscles for later use. Carbohydrates in the diet are said to spare from being used to provide for fuel for cells.
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