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Why can an athlete obtain more energy more quickly by eating glucose rather than starch?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, because it is not necessary to break glucose down because it is already in its simplest state(besides its chemical composition), where as starch is a combination of three glucose molecules and needs to be digested.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agobecause it gives energy supply and also to reduce the stress. It is easily digested and quickly absorbed by the blood.
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Why does a marathon runner keep sipping glucose water at regular intervals?
While running a marathon competitors drink glucose drinks to resupply their bodies with energy. They do this rather than eating a food containing carbohydrates because it is physically easier and quicker to drink a glucose drink than it is to try to bite and chew a food containing carbohydrates. Also, glucose in liquid form can enter the bloodstream much more quickly than glucose broken down from carbohydrate metabolism and requires much less energy to digest compared with a solid food. Finally, many people feel nauseated when performing strenuous exercise immediately after a meal of solid food.
What do all living things use to get their energy?
For Plants : Photosynthesis For animals (herbivours) : Eating plants For animals (carnivours) : Eating other animals For animals (omnivours) : Eating plants and other animals
Process of releasing energy through the breakdown of glucose?
The ATP molecule is the one that releases energy by the breakdown of glucose molecules. This provides energy to most of the cell functions.
What nutrient provides energy to the brain and nervous system?
Glucose.
Is the breakdown of glucose endothermic or exothermic?
Exothermic. Glucose is one of the major source of energy of the body and can only act as an energy source because its breakdown into CO2 is an exothermic reaction.
In what form do animals bodies store extra glucose?
Animals store extra glucose in their cells. That way, it is available to be called upon quickly as needed for extra energy. If you go for an extraordinarily long time without eating, these stores are quickly depleted, resulting in a loss of energy and weakness.
Which food gives us energy quickly?
Sugar is the most readily form of energy to be used by the body.
Why is glucose given to a sportsman?
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Why athletes take glucose tablets before their race?
Sugar = Energy
Which molecule provides quick energy?
Glucose, yIu get it from eating.
Where does the glucose in animal cells ocme from?
Animals get the glucose in their cells through plants. They obtain the glucose by eating the plants and absorbing their glucose and energy.
Is energy from glucose released slowly or quickly?
Slowly by cellular respiration, quickly by combustion (burning).
What energy does the body store from eating food?
The body uses glucose as energy. Excess glucose is stored as fat (in animals) and as starch (in plants).
What would you eat if you wanted to get a lot of energy very quickly?
Glucose.
What is more sensible to have at a start of a race a drink of glucose or a slice of bread?
Glucose because the glucose drink releases its energy quickly (needed for a race) whereas the bread releases its energy slowly.
What is a form of carbohydrate that can be quickly changed into energy?
Glucose. Study cellular respiration.
Where do cyclists get their energy from?
People say that they get there energy from the glucose that is from the sports drink and health food they have been eating and drinking.
