6.4 Carb Functions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the one primary role of carbs?
A
Energy provision by being converted into ATP
2
Q
What cells in our body absolutely requires glucose for energy?
A
Red-blood cells and brain cells
3
Q
What does it mean when we say carbs spare proteins?
A
If we don’t consume enough carbs, certain amino acids will be used to me glucose through gluconeogenesis
This leads to the breakdown of body proteins
4
Q
How do carbs help metabolize lipids?
A
We need carbs to maintain the citric acid cycle. If we don’t have carbs, the products of lipid metabolism cannot enter the the CAC and will form ketones
5
Q
Ketogenesis can make your breath smell like…
A
nail polish remover
