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carbs are converted to glucose .. the sugar the body burns as fuel.

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Carbohydrates are converted into?

Glucose


What does carbohydrates and calories do?

carbohydrates are converted in to energy which is consume by body for its activity


What are fats proteins and carbohydrates converted to?

They are converted to glucose. Excess is stored as fat.


Can protein be converted into carbohydrates in the body?

Yes, protein can be converted into carbohydrates in the body through a process called gluconeogenesis. This occurs when the body needs to produce glucose for energy and does not have enough carbohydrates available.


During digestion carbohydrates are converted by enzymes into what?

Glucose


Are Carbohydrates are converted to energy by the process of hydrolysis?

Hydrolysis is the decomposition using water. Yes carbohydrates are converted to energy by the process of hydrolysis. Polysaccharides are complex sugars.


What percentage of carbohydrates can be converted into glucose in the human body?

Once digested, 100% of carbohydrates are converted to glucose. However, approximately 40% of protein foods are also converted to glucose, but this has minimal effect on blood glucose levels.


What nutrients in carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates area a type of nutrients itself. They can be converted into calories inside the body


Where does cellular respiration get glucose?

Food... carbohydrates are converted into glucose.


What are carbohydrates converted into first before being used by the body?

they are made into a sugar before they are burned off and used. if they are unused they become fat.


What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

The primary function of carbohydrates is to be converted to energy in the form of ATP.


How quickly do carbohydrates convert into fat in the body?

Carbohydrates are converted into fat in the body relatively quickly, especially when consumed in excess. When the body has more carbohydrates than it needs for energy, the excess is converted into fat for storage. The process of converting carbohydrates into fat can vary depending on individual metabolism and activity levels.