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Q1 What are carbohydrates? Name the type s of carbohydrates with three example of each type.
Q2 what is the role of fatin our body? Name any four sources each of plant and animal fats.
Asked by Iqbalfarhan610 | 05 May, 2019, 12:51: PM
Expert Answer
1. A carbohydrate is a biomolecule consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) atoms that are mainly sugars and starches that the body breaks down into glucose.
The three types of carbohydrates are monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides.
Example of monosachharides are fructose, glucose and galactose.
Example of disachharides are sucrose, maltose and lactose.
Example of polysachharides is starch.
2.
i. They act as messengers, helping proteins do their jobs.
ii. They also start chemical reactions involved in growth, immune function, reproduction and other aspects of basic metabolism.
Sources of plant fats: Avocado, olive oil, sesame oil, and other vegetable oils
Sources of animal fats: Dairy products such as milk, butter, meat and lamb.
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