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What are the main functions of carbohydrates?


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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.

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