Question

What are the main functions of carbohydrates?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates:

• Carbohydrates are biomolecules consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
• It is mainly found in plant foods in the form of glucose and in dairy products in the form of lactose.

Functions of carbohydrates:

• Carbohydrates are helpful in performing many functions such as breakdown of protein molecules, dehydration as well as eliminating ketosis.
• They serve as primary energy sources.
• They provide energy.
• They help in the regulation of blood glucose.
• They provide the carbon skeleton for the synthesis of some non-essential amino acids.