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Why is there more variety in proteins than complex carbohydrates?
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Are carbohydrates structurally more complex than fats and proteins?
yes they are
Foods that contain more nutrients than do simple carbohydrates?
complex carbohydrates
What maintains complex proteins?
The even more complex biochemical machinery of the Cell, which is responsible for the manufacture, maintenance and removal of [spent] complex proteins.
What foods are macromolecules?
"Biomolecules" is not a recognized term in biochemistry, rather a term such as organic molecules or macromolecules would be more appropriate. The simple answer is all foods have complex organic macromolecules such as lipids (fat), carbohydrates/sugars and protein in varying quantities and types.
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.
The human body gets more energy from proteins or carbohydrates?
carbs are ideal for energy
Are fatty acids more efficient fuel molecules than proteins and carbohydrates?
Yes they are.
Do lipids contain more calories per gram than either carbohydrates or proteins?
Lipids contain 9 cal/gram while proteins and carbohydrates each contain 4 cal/gram.
What are complex carbohydrates-?
Complex carbohydrates are typically long, multiple-branched chains of sugar units. Complex carbohydrates generally take longer to digest and absorb, because their sugar units first must be separated from the chain. Starch that has been processed into fine particles, such as flour, is much more quickly absorbable than unprocessed foods. Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that accounts for less than the four Calories per gram of other carbohydrates. Granola bars, carrots, apples,and any fruit or vegetable contain complex carbohydrates.
Is a monster a simple or complex carbohydrate?
If you are referring to the energy drink brand "Monster", then that beverage is composed primarily of simple carbohydrates. These are one- and two-sugar carbohydrates that allow for ready-made energy for the body. Complex carbohydrates "burn" longer because they require more energy to break them down. Examples of complex carbohydrates are starch and glycogen.
Why is more energy required for the body to process complex carbohydrates than simple carbohydrates?
Because it takes energy to break down complex carbs into a form the body can use to make ATP.
Is cocoa powder a element mixture or compound?
YES
