JEE Main Chemistry question

Carbohydrates are important constituents of our diet; they function as:

(A)Biofuels to provide energyCorrect
(B)Shock absorbing pad
(C)Heat insulator
(D)None of the above

Answer: (A)

Solution

Carbohydrates are the body's principal and most readily used energy source, oxidised to release energy (ATP) for cellular work — functioning essentially as biofuels.

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