1:3:3 Carbohydrates Flashcards
What are two characteristics of simple sugars.
Tastes sweet
Soluble in water
What format are complex carbohydrates in?
Long chains of sugars.
Give three examples of complex sugars.
Cellulose, glycogen and starch
Why is starch important in our diet?
Broken down into glucose, during digestion it’s stored as glycogen which can be broken down into glucose when sugar reserves are low.
What is the role of cellulose?
Found in plant cell walls.
Cellulose adds bulk to the food, allowing the muscles in the intestine wall to push the food along.
Name three types of food rich in simple sugars.
Cake, jam, fizzy drinks
Where can starch be found in (food)?
Bread, pasta, potatoes, rice.
What are the functions of carbohydrates?
Provide energy
Energy store (broken down into simple sugars)
