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Carbohydrates are the main sources of energy for most organisms. However some carbohydrates can also be used as structural materials in plants. What benefit do animals receive when they consume these?
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What organism makes carbohydrates?
The organism that makes carbohydrates are plants. Plants are known to photosynthetic organisms and thus have the ability to manufacture carbohydrates.
Why do Diabetics have to eat carbohydrates?
Diabetics and non-diabetics have to eat carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the only organic compound that living organisms can use to produce energy.
Carbohydrates and lipids are very large organic molecules Which two bonds do you expect to find most in these molecules which are structural components of organisms?
carbohydrates are linked together by glycosidic linkage bond. Lipids are linked/bonded together by ester linkage bond.
Do organisms use carbohydrates in respiration?
Yes, they do.
What are 2 examples of carbohydrates in living organisms?
the 2 examples of carbohydrates in living organisms are starch and glucose
Breaking down carbohydrates to release energy?
The two organisms that break down carbohydrates to release energy from cells are autotrophs and heterotrophs. Autotrophs trap sunlight and store it in carbohydrates.
What are examples of carbohydrates in living organisms?
starch and glucose
Do most organisms use carbohydrates in respiration?
Yes, they do.
What is the term for the reaction of carbohydrates with oxygen in organisms?
metabolism
Which organisms convert the sun energy into carbohydrates?
Photosynthetic organisms (mainly plants)
What two carbohydrates found in living organisms?
starch and sugar
What is the difference between a producer and an autotroph?
An autotroph and a producer are almost the same. They both convert sunlight into energy. Autotrophs are a larger group covering all organisms that convert energy from sunlight or chemicals. Producers are organisms that use sunlight energy to create carbohydrates that they use for food or structural purposes.
