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प्रश्न
What are carbohydrates?
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उत्तर
Any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body. Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or compounds that give rise to such units on hydrolysis.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What substances do we use to give our food a sweet taste?
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Starch
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| 1. | Carbohydrate | a. | Carrying out various biochemical reactions |
| 2. | Proteins | b. | Regulation of normal body function |
| 3. | Vitamins | c. | energy-giving component |
| 4. | Minerals | d. | Bodybuilding food |
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______ is a polysaccharide.
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