Carbohydrates: Functions, Components, and Metabolism in Human Biology

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

To provide energy.

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What happens to excess carbohydrates?

They can be converted into fat.

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What is the function of fiber in the gastrointestinal tract?

Provides bulk or mass to gastrointestinal contents.

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What does GIT stand for?

Gastrointestinal tract.

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What is ribose a component of?

RNA.

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What is deoxyribose a component of?

DNA.

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What are the four major functions of carbohydrates?

Energy supply, conversion to fat when excessive, fiber bulk in the GIT, and providing sugars for RNA and DNA.