Why are carbohydrates needed in most living things?

Answer 1

Hi people this iss Daniel ahha..."carbohydrates are important as they can be used to store energy. Carbohydrates are made of glucose molecules, and can be deconstructed through cellular respiration to give off energy in the form of ATP. Glucose is an example of a carbohydrate that forms polymers such as starch, and cellulose. In Plants, Cellulose is used to create the cell wall, and serves a structural purpose. Starch is an energy polysaccharides (many units of glucose interconnected). A perfect proof for this is potatoes. Potatoes react with iodine and turn black, showing that there is a excessive amount of Starch present. As they are the roots, plants store the energy in the potatoes in form of starch"

Answer 2

There are many reasons:-

It is vital for metabolic reactions.....

It gives very quick and are energy effecient

Alot of carbohydrates are digested right in the mouth (amylose)

As the name says carbo ( carbon) hydrate (water) as result of metabolic reaction

it produces water in the body....

Most of carbohydrates are found in vegetables... and vegetables are anti-constipation

and good for heart.

Carbohydrates can easily be stored in your body to be used when needed.

Answer 3

The carbohydrates are the compounds which provide energy to living cells. They are compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen with a ratio of two hydrogens for every oxygen atom. The carbohydrates we use as foods have their origin in the photosynthesis of plants. They take the form of sugars, starches, and cellulose.

Answer 4

Carbohydrates are important for organisms for many reasons. They are used to form structural and support materials for the cell. Another major function of carbohydrates is energy storage.

Answer 5

Carbohydrates (a more correct term is glucides) are a source of energy for living systems.

Answer 6

To Provide us with energy