Basics
Carbohydrates are made up of?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Provide fuel for _________.
Central Nervous System
It is a imporant source of _____, iron and vitamin B.
calcium
Galactose is part of _______ and the _________.
lactose & polysaccharides
Long chains of Monosaccharides that are connected are called __________.
polysaccharide
The ratio of a carbohydrate is ________.
1:2:1
Prevent ______ from being used for the body to have energy.
protein
Without carbohydrates our bodys would burn proteins and _______ for energy.
fat
________ is a compound made when two simple sugars join.
Sucrose
Carbohydrate monomers are called _________.
monosaccharides
______ and ________ use carboydrates for structural purposes.
Plants & Animals
This enables fat ______ because it releases fatty acids.
metabolism
Extra sugar is stored in your _____ and muscles when it is needed.
liver
Glycogen is stored in your muscles and does what for your body?
supplies energy for your muscles to contract
Carbohydrates are part of the ____ basic _________ of life.
4 & macromolecules
The breakdown of _____ like glucose give immediate energy for the cells.
sugars
Its is imporatant for the ______ to fuction.
brain
Carbohydrates are required for your body to continually produce _____________________.
energy during physical activity
Plants store ______ and makes the plants tough and flexible.
Cellulose
Polysaccharide has hundreds of _______.
glucose molecules
Most sugar is stored as a _____.
starch
Carbohydrates are key for _________, speed, stamina, _________, recovery and better fluid balance.
maximum energy & concentration
When glucose runs low in your blood, _________ is broken down into glucose, which then is released into the blood.
glycogen
Some common food for starches are _______.
pasta, bread, and potatoes