JEE Main Chemistry question

Carbohydrates are used by the body mainly

(A)For obtaining vitamins
(B)As a source of energyCorrect
(C)For all its developmental needs
(D)For building muscles

Answer: (B)

Solution

Carbohydrates, particularly glucose, are the body's primary and most readily available source of metabolic energy, oxidised via glycolysis and the citric acid cycle to generate ATP. They are

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