Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Carbohydrates
A
main source of energy
as size of carbs increase solubility decreases
2
Q
Use for soluble carbohydrates?
A
glucose is a monosaccharide
very soluble in water
transported in bloodstream
3
Q
use for insoluble carbohydrates?
A
used for food storage
glycogen serves as storage in human body and animals
starch serves as storage in plants
cellulase used for support in plants
