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Why are carbohydrates excellent sources of energy for organisms?
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∙ 11y ago
While many life forms use carbohydrates as an energy source, some don't. Plants use sunlight to make carbohydrates (photosynthesis) which they later retrieve as energy but the source of the energy is the sun. Animals use carbohydrates.
There is one interesting exception to this usual case. Black smokers (deep sea volcanic vents) support a varied array of life based on chemo-synthesis which uses sulfidic compounds as the energy source to manufacture carbohydrates for the higher lifeforms.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agothis is probably because glucose is a simpler form of carbohydrate and so glucose gives us quick energy and that is indirectly the carbohydrate....
somewhat like that guys ! i don t know much just a seventh grade student
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∙ 12y agoyes it is, or you can say glucose.
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What does the cell use energy for?
Light from the sun --> ultimate source of energyphotosynthetic organisms use light energy to undergo the synthesis of carbohydrate. This synthesis require energy.nonphotosynthetic organisms consume this carbohydrates and use them as energy sources.
What 2 organisms break down carbohydrates to release energy from cells?
because of pie
How do organisms that use fermentation gain energy using this method?
The organisms that use fermentation, such as yeast, gain energy by converting carbohydrates to carbon dioxides and alcohols. Organisms that use fermentation do not require sunlight.
Primary purpose of carbohydrates in the human body?
One of the main functions of carbohydrates is to give energy to the CNS and to muscles. They assist in enabling fat metabolism as well, and do not allow protein to be used as energy.
Of the four classes of biologically significant macromolecules the one that provide the main source of energy for most organisms are?
Carbohydrates.
What is the uses and sources of carbohydrates?
heat and energy are the uses of carbohydrates. heat and energy are the uses of carbohydrates.
What does the cell use energy for?
Light from the sun --> ultimate source of energyphotosynthetic organisms use light energy to undergo the synthesis of carbohydrate. This synthesis require energy.nonphotosynthetic organisms consume this carbohydrates and use them as energy sources.
Carbohydrates are important sources of what?
energy
What are the three sources of energy in the body?
The three sources are carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. There are more like vitamins, minerals, and water.
Carbohydrates are a major source of what?
Carbohydrates are major sources energy and fitness
Which organisms convert the sun energy into carbohydrates?
Photosynthetic organisms (mainly plants)
What are 3 energy sources?
CARBOHYDRATES FATS PROTEIN
The nutrients which serve as the main sources of energy for the body are?
The nutrients that serve as the main sources of energy for the body are carbohydrates. The body uses the carbohydrates to make glucose which is the basic functional molecule of energy in cells.
Name one of the 3 sources of energy for the body?
The three sources of food energy are protein, carbohydrates (sugars), and fats.
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.
Which organic compound is the main source of energy for eukaryotic organisms?
Carbohydrates.
Where do organisms use and store energy?
fats, carbohydrates. energy is stored in mitochondria within a cell.
