Advance Questions
Carbohydrates
To obtain energy as fast as possible, what type of carbohydrates is best to take in?
To obtain energy as fast as possible, what foods are best to consume? List two of them and explain the reasons.
Why does the body use polysaccharides as a form of energy storage instead of monosaccharides or disaccharides?
Both monosaccharides and disaccharides can serve as forms of carbohydrates for transport within living organisms. Briefly explain.
What is the name of the chemical reaction in which two monosaccharide molecules combine to form one disaccharide molecule?
What is the name of the reaction in which one disaccharide molecule breaks down into two monosaccharide molecules?
Does consuming excess carbohydrates lead to obesity (gain weight)? Please explain.
Estimate which form (monosaccharides, disaccharides, or polysaccharides) is most easily absorbed by the human body. Please explain.
Why is consuming a large amount of sweety food more likely to lead to obesity than consuming the same amount of rice?
Some people do not easily gain weight even when consuming large amounts of carbohydrates (such as rice or sweets). Please estimate possible reasons and list three of them.