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Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates

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Charles asks…

What’s the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

And what are some healthier choices of simple and complex carbohydrates?

admin answers:

Complex are harder to break down. Simple break down much easier.
Complex carbs are like breads and rice
simple carbs are like sugars and candy.

They both give energy, but simple carbs give you instant boost, while complex give you gradual.

Complex carbs are way healthier than simple

Chris asks…

What is the Source of carbon used to make the complex carbohydrates in photosynthesis?

What is the Source of carbon used to make the complex carbohydrates in photosynthesis?
Biology Study guide question i could not find in the book. Please 10 points to best answer!

admin answers:

Just remember this very easy acronym CHON (pronounced KAWN)

C=Carbon
H=Hydrogen
O=Oxygen
N=Nitrogen

These are the essential 4 elements needed to sustain life.

In answering your question about the source of carbon, the plant can get it from both the air in the form of CO2 and also from the ground where the plant can absorb it from its roots. Additionally, the plant can get it from rain water that will deposit carbon on the leaves, stems and in the ground.

Richard asks…

Are whole wheat biscuits an example of complex carbohydrates?

Are whole wheat biscuits an example of complex carbohydrates? If not, what is a food that is an example of a complex carbohydrate that is easy to make?

admin answers:

The Whole Wheat part is not.

The biscuit part is. The Biscuit is made out of a bread of sorts, which is a complex carbohydrate.

So Yes. A Whole Wheat Biscuit is an example of a complex carb.

Helen asks…

What are the differences between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates?

What are the differences between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates in terms of physical properties and how the body uses them?
Can you name two complex carbohydrates and where you would find them in your diet?

admin answers:

The differences between simple and complex carbohydrates — and many of the popular weight-loss books seem to do all they can to muddy the waters even further.

Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients that provide calories in our diets. The other two are protein and fat. Carbohydrates provide most of the energy needed in our daily lives, both for normal body functions such as heartbeat, breathing and digestion and for exercise such as biking, walking and running up the stairs.

Carbohydrates are considered simple or complex based upon their chemical structure.Both types contain four calories per gram,
and both are digested into a blood sugar called glucose, which can then be used to fuel our bodies for work or exercise.
Somehow, simple carbohydrates have become known as the “bad” carbohydrates, while complex carbohydrates seem to be designated as the “good” carbohydrates. But there is no real scientific or nutritional justification for these descriptions.

Simple carbohydrates are digested quickly. Many simple carbohydrates contain refined sugars and few essential vitamins and minerals. Examples include fruits, fruit juice, milk, yogurt, honey, molasses, maple syrup and sugar.
Complex carbohydrates take longer to digest and are usually packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. Examples are vegetables, breads, cereals, legumes and pasta.
Most experts recommend that 50-60 percent of the total calories in our diet come from carbohydrates. The bulk of the carbohydrate choices should be complex carbs and most of the simple carbohydrate choices should come from fruits and milk or yogurt, which also contain vitamins and minerals. Avoid making the bulk of your carbohydrate choices from refined foods high in sugar, since they are usually low in the nutrients we need to maintain health and energy levels.

Michael asks…

What foods contain complex carbohydrates?

I’m on a diet that’s having me eat a small portion of Cream of Rice in the morning for the complex carbohydrates it evidently contains. What else has complex carbs? Could I susbstitute cream of wheat? What else?

admin answers:

Oatmeal.
Brown Rice.
100% Whole wheat foods.
100% Multi-grain foods.
Most vegetables too!

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Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates Foods

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Steven asks…

Which of the following groups of foods is made up of the most complex carbohydrate items?

Apple juice, pork chop, and sweet potato,

Brown rice, beans, and cornbread.

Steak, baked potato, and cola.

Whole grain pasta, chicken, and cream sauce.

admin answers:

Brown rice, beans and cornbread. The rice and the cornbread are both complex carbs. There is some complex carbs in the beans also!

Mark asks…

What will be a good, in-expensive source of complex carbohydrates in a diet?

i am trying to include a load of ‘healthy’ carbs in my diet, only limited by high costs. i live in north america but pretty much open to different cultural foods.

admin answers:

Hi! Good for you for eating carbs!
Baked potatoes are a good source of healthy carbs because they also contain a lot of fiber. Different types of beans are also good (black beans, chick peas, navy (white) beans) and they, too, are a good source of fiber. Don’t go crazy with portion sizes, as these do contain a good amount of carbs. One small potato or 1/4 cup of beans are appropriate portion sizes. Pair these with salad greens and a source of low-fat protein and you have a great meal. Don’t forget to exercise daily to burn off any excess carbs your body doesn’t use naturally.

Laura asks…

What is the diff. between simple and complex carbohydrates?

What foods have what? And what does it matter if you are trying to lose/gain weight?

admin answers:

What are carbohydrates? Sugars, starches, fructose, sucrose, lactose, glucose, dextrose, waxy maise starch, corn starch, oatmeal, pasta, bread, oranges, apples, grapes, chicken, beef, turkey……….. Carbohydrates are found is just about anything. However, most of the world refers to sugars and starches when talking about carbohydrates. Some are simple carbohydrates and some are referred to as complex carbohydrates. What is the difference? Check out the carbohydrate telephone.

Take 2 cans, a piece of string and pull the string tight between the cans. Talk into one end and the person on the other end can hear you. Simple, effective, but only for short distances, not very durable and won’t last long with use. This is the perfect example of a simple carbohydrate.

White sugar, brown sugar, icing sugar, glucose, dextrose, fructose (found in fruit), maltodextrin, white rice, white bread, cookies, candies, soda pop and ice cream are all full of simple carbohydrates. They give fast energy, are easy to get, very cheap, effective for short bursts of energy, but not durable just like the tin can telephone. These types of carbohydrates do not typically keep blood sugar levels stable. Are they bad for you? NO

When you use them properly in your nutritional plan, they can be beneficial. Take too many and you get the “sugar rush” and the “crash” afterwards. You feel tired and blah! They are easily stored if you consume too many (fat gain).

Now, take apart your cellular phone. How much energy does it take? You have to remove the cover, take out the sim card, battery, antenna, led’s, wires and all the little doohickeys that are in there. Takes a lot of time and energy! This is a great way to describe complex carbohydrates. These should be the bulk of your carbohydrate intake every day.

Complex carbohydrates supply our body with a constant supply of energy and require more energy from the body to break apart. We don’t usually store it as fat as easily and foods with complex carbohydrates often have more vitamins and minerals than simple carbohydrates.

Sweet potatoes (yams), whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, quinoa, brown rice, steel cut oats, oatmeal, bran, cream of wheat type cereals, are all great sources of complex carbohydrates. Many also have protein and good fats.

The only time that is a good time to eat simple carbs is if you are having a cheat meal to stay sane, or you are having your post-workout meal. At this time your body needs the simple carbs to replenish blood sugar and muscle glycogen.

Complex carbs can be eaten anytime and especially before your workout to give you energy. Shoot for 200-300g of complex carbs a day for an active person. Shoot for 100g of protein and 40-60g of good fats!

Live life, enjoy food and have fun with it!

A.J. McAlendin

Mandy asks…

Foods that contain the most protein to help build muscle?

Need suggestions on any meats,veggies,foods that contain complex carbohydrates. I REALLY NEED HELP.

admin answers:

Protein: Chicken, fish, beans, lentils, quinoa
Complex carbs: whole-grain bread, brown rice, quinoa again, whole-wheat pasta

Charles asks…

what foods contain carbohydrates?

what foods are carbohydrates and complex carbs?
and also, why do you need carbohyrates?
and do they make you fat?
thanks in advance :)

admin answers:

Carbohydrates supply the body with the energy it needs to function. They are found almost exclusively in plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, peas, beans and whole grains. Milk and milk products are the only foods derived from animals that contain a significant amount of carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates are divided into two groups-simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates, sometimes called simple sugars, include fructose (fruit sugar), sucrose (table sugar), and lactose (milk sugar), as well as several other sugars. Fruits are one of the richest natural sources of simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are also made up of sugars, but the sugar molecules are strung together to form longer, more complex chains. Complex carbohydrates include fiber and starches. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates include vegetables, whole grains, peas, and beans.

The above was taken from the following website. Its a great site to help you understand carbs. They are not the evil thing that people think they are.
Http://1stholistic.com/Nutrition/hol_nutr_carbohydrates.htm

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Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates List

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Thomas asks…

list of complex carbohydrates?

admin answers:

Complex Carbohydrates = disaccharides, oligosaccharides & polysaccharides

Disaccharides

Sucrose · Lactose · Maltose · Trehalose · Turanose · Cellobiose

Oligosaccharides

Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) · Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) · Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS)

Polysaccharides

Glucose/Glucan: Glycogen · Starch (Amylose, Amylopectin) · Cellulose · Dextrin/Dextran · Beta-glucan (Zymosan, Lentinan, Sizofiran) · Maltodextrin

Fructose/Fructan: Inulin · Levan beta 2?6

Mannose/Mannan

Galactose/Galactan
N-Acetylglucosamine: Chitin

As sugars get more complex they are harder to break down. Human cannot digest cellulose, for example. Lactose is a fairly simple sugar, but those whose ancestry do not include milk drinkers are often lactose intolerant. Hunter gatherers, peoples of the cold North and peoples of arid countries. Either the did not have pastureland or they hunted-foraged.

John asks…

list and describe the uses of 3 complex carbohydrates?

i know the three are starch, cellulose, and glycogen, but i dont know how to describe then. its for a project,

admin answers:

Hi Dana, ur question is not clear for me. U want me to describe what starch/ cellulose / glycogen are? Or describe the uses of those. My English is not good. Sorry for it! But I’ll answer u in both ways!!!!

01. Describing what Starch is.

Starch is a polysacharide made of glucose molecules. Many glucose molecules bond each other by Glyco-cydic bonds and they form Starch. (in starch u can see both Amylose and Amylo pectene chains)

01.1 Uses of starch :

Starch is the main stored food in plants. Used as a respiratory substrate in plants.

02. Cellulose.

Cellulose is also a poly-saccharide made of glucose molecules. But in Cellulose u see Beta-glucose, unlike in starch or Glycogen where u see Alpha-glucose. So cellulose is more stronger than starch and Glycogen.

02.1. Uses.

Cellulose is the main structural component in plant cell walls.
Cellulose is the most available organic compound in the nature. (in animal bodies, its proteins)

03. Glycogen: Same as starch. Only different is in glycogen u only see Amylo pectene chains, no Amylose chains.

03.1. Uses

The main stored food in Fungi, But most important thing is u can find it as a stored food in animal liver and in animal tissues( Main type of stored food in animals is Fat, not glycogen) …

Tc. Bye. Study well.

Laura asks…

Which of the following complex carbohydrates is listed with its correct function?

Cellulose: structural component of plant cell walls
Chitin: constituent of bacterial cell walls
Starch: primary energy-storage molecule in animals
Amylose: main component of plant starch

admin answers:

Cellulose: structural component of plant cell walls

Sandy asks…

Complex Carbohydrates vs. Simple Carbohydrates?

I know that complex carbs are better for me but that is about the limit of my knowledge! Can anyone tell me why?
I would also much appreciate it if someone can perhaps list foods that contain complex carbohydrates in it.

Thank you for any response!

admin answers:

Complex carbs take longer to break down in the body, so the insulin response is slower. Simple carbs break down very quick and cause your blood sugar to spike and drop, like a yo-yo.

Complex carbs are listed here:
http://www.weightlossforall.com/complex-carbs.htm

Lisa asks…

Where do I find a listing of complex carbohydrate foods?

admin answers:

Pasta

Macaroni
Spaghetti
Brown rice

Potatoes

Other root vegetables
Wholemeal breads

Granary bread

Brown bread

Pitta bread

Bagel

Wholegrain cereals

High fiber breakfast cereals

Porridge oats

All bran

Wheetabix

Shredded wheat

Ryvita crispbread

Muesli

Cassava

Corn
Yam

Oatcakes

Peas

Beans

Lentils

www.mufu.com/health/dir2/list_of_complex_carbohydrates/index.

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Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates Are Found In

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Ken asks…

What is the difference between a simple sugar and a complex carbohydrate?

A. Sugars are made by plants, and complex carbohydrates are made by animals.
B. Complex carbohydrates are polymers of simple sugars.
C. Sugars are found in proteins, and complex carbohydrates are found in nucleic acids.
D. Complex carbohydrates are liquid at room temperature, and sugars are solid.

admin answers:

The answer is B. Complex carbohydrates are polymers of simple sugars.

Links for this answer:
Complex carbohydrates are also known as starches and are made of three or more linked sugars.

Http://diabetes.about.com/od/carbohydratefaq/f/typesofcarbs.htm

Complex carbohydrates on the other hand are made of a string of simple sugars which take much longer to be processed by the body than simple sugars.
Http://www.micronutra.com/journal/weight-loss/what%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-simple-carbohydrates-and-complex-carbohydrates

Donna asks…

All of the following are true of the fungi except?

A. they can grow in high concentrations of sugars and salts.
B. diseases caused by fungi are called mycoses.
C. identification of fungi usually involves examination of spore types.
D. they are capable of metabolizing complex carbohydrates found in newspaper and wood.
E. they are strict aerobes

admin answers:

The answer is “E. They are strict microbes”. Most fungi are aerobic, but some, such as “a Neocallimastix sp. Strain (LM-1), a Piromonas sp. Strain (SM-1), and a Sphaeromonas sp. Strain (NM-1)”, are anaerobic. The above were isolated from the rumens of sheep.

Http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC202937/

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Daniel asks…

what is in regular brownies?

we are learning about carbohydrates, lipids,sugar and starch.
and i know how brownies have sugar for sure. but does it have lipids,sugar and starch?

lipid-fat
starch-a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice
sugar- a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
carbohydrates- A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant; a saccharide

admin answers:

Yes it’s exactly what you said it is. This is a real recipe!

Brownies
3 oz. Unsweetened chocolate
6 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a 9 inch square cake pan. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl or pot over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Combine well. Spread in the pan and bake for about 40 minutes, until dry on top and almost firm to the touch. Set the pan on a rack to cool for about 15 minutes, then cut the brownies into squares approximately 2 1/4 inches. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 16 brownies.

Chris asks…

health pls help me!!!!!!?

1. A sickness resulting from eating food that is not safe to eat (1 point)
empty-calorie foods
nutrition
foodborne illness
nutrient density
2. A nutrient that helps control the amount of fluid in your body (1 point)
sodium
calorie
protein
nutrition
3. A measure of nutrient content relative to total calories a food provides (1 point)
proteins
appetite
nutrient density
nutrition
4. Substances in food that your body needs (1 point)
nutrients
proteins
sodium
calorie
5. Nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues
(1 point)
empty-calorie foods
sodium
proteins
calorie
6. The study of nutrients and how the body uses them (1 point)
calorie
foodborne illness
nutrient density
nutrition
7. The psychological desire for food (1 point)
appetite
nutrition
hunger
empty-calorie foods
8. A unit of heat that measures the energy available in food (1 point)
nutrient density
calorie
sodium
protein
9. Foods that offer few, if any, nutrients but do supply calories (1 point)
nutrients
foodborne illness
emtpy-calorie foods
nutrient density
10. The body’s physical need for food (1 point)
calorie
nutrition
appetite
hunger
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
11. Carbohydrates are sugars and salts that occur naturally in foods, mainly in plants. (1 point)
True
False
12. All carbohydrates are made of sugar molecules. (1 point)
True
False
13. When molecules of sugar join together to form long chains, they are called starches or simple carbohydrates. (1 point)
True
False
14. Fiber is a special type of complex carbohydrate found in raw fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. (1 point)
True
False
15. Scientists that study nutrition are known as biologists. (1 point)
True
False
16. Proteins are made up of chemical building blocks called amino acids. (1 point)
True
False
17. Saturated fats are fats that are liquid at room temperature. (1 point)
True
False
18. Unsaturated fats are fats that remain solid at room temperature. (1 point)
True
False
19. Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. (1 point)
True
False
20. Vitamins can be either water-soluble or fat-soluble. (1 point)
True
False

admin answers:

1. Food borne illness
2. Sodium
3. Nutrient density
4. Nutrients
5. Proteins
6. Nutrition
7. Appetite
8. Calorie
9. Empty-calorie foods
10. Hunger
11. False
12. True
13. False
14. True
15. False
16. True
17. False
18. False
19. True
20. True

Joseph asks…

Question about Fungus…(100 Points)?

Ok, so I don’t think I can give more than 10 points, oh well :) I’ve narrowed this down to 2 options, looking for some confirmation. I know for sure it’s not B,C or D. Thanks!!

All of the following are true of the fungi except
A. they can grow in high concentrations of sugars and salts.
B. diseases caused by fungi are called mycoses.
C. identification of fungi usually involves examination of spore types.
D. they are capable of metabolizing complex carbohydrates found in newspaper and wood.
E. they are strict aerobes.

admin answers:

Well i think the answer is E. Even though I’m 6th grade, I know for a fact that all fungi aren’t anaerobe’s. For example, yeast are anaerobic.
100 pts. Hahaa really draws attention, good thinking lol.
Hope I helped!!

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Your Questions About What Are Complex Carbohydrates Examples

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Mary asks…

perfect athlete’s diet and possible ways to improve my knowledge?

Well, A typical athlete’s diet should have about:
75% complex carbohydrates
10% fat
15% protein

Though what you eat and what‘s inside what you eat can change your body’s reaction to different situations and how well it reacts to certain situations as well as different methods of healing and whatever.

For example, eating an entire pineappineapples an injury releases an enzyme which helps break down the injured tissue very fast and increases healing rate.

Eating just enough salt can help about 75% faster than those who eat alot of salt such as the average american diet.

Sugar helps pain recepters or so and greatly increases pain so those who do eat honey, white sugar or so typically have a more powerful pain.. experience?

Caffience decreases the size of capellieries and other blood vessels and so an athlete should stay away from food with caffiene in it.

So I was trying to make a diet in which my body’s enzymes are more powerful and more capable of breaking down food faster (right now they’re very weak due to my previous very bad diet) and more effeciently.

Should I eat alot of oil with my food such as an oil with my salad and oil and lemon with noodles and the such.

Can I purchase a book about this kind of thing? I mean there are books like eating raw for dummies or vegetarian diet for dummies but what about the perfect athlete’s diet or a fighter’s diet in which his body requires extremely quick healing capabilities as well as a robust body due to the situation a fighter is always in.

Would seeing a dietition help at all?

I would be extremely grateful to the one who answers my questions or question and helps me as well as anyone else who searches for a question like this..

admin answers:

Drink plenty of water every day
At the table vary your choices
Always make a healthy breakfast and avoid skipping meals
Consume at least 2 servings of fruits and 2 servings of vegetables every day
In a balanced diet of cereals (bread, pasta, rice etc..) Should be consumed daily
Eat fish at least 2 times a week (fresh or frozen)
Remember that legumes provide protein and fiber of good quality
Limit your intake of fats, especially those of animal origin, preferring the extra virgin olive oil
Do not exceed the amount of salt
Limit your intake of sweets and drinks to heat during the day
Above Avoid diets DIY and always ask your doctor to …..; /

Carol asks…

Starch is an example of a what?

a) Nucleic acid
b) Protein
c) Simple carbohydrate
d) Complex carbohydrate

admin answers:

It comes from plants so naturally it is a natural complex carbohydrate.But normally in biology we seldom call it a complex carbohydrate.We occasionally call starch a polysaccharide carbohydrate.That is in scientific terms.
Why it is called a polysaccharide carbohydrate is because it consist of a large number of glucose monosaccharide units joined together by glycosidic bondsThat’s why the “poly” is there to tell u that many saccharides form starch.You can find out more at the website below.

John asks…

Biology Practice Exam Help 2nd version?

This is practice for my final exam. If some people can answer a few of these i would appreciate it because i want to compare my answers with other peoples. I need a good Grade on this test : /

Directions: In the following section match the description from Column A with the appropriate organelle from Column B. The selections from Column B may be used once, more than once, or not at all. This section is worth 4 points.

Column A Column B

31. cellular respiration A. centriole

32. made of DNA B. chloroplast

33. assist in cell division (mitosis) – spindle C. chromatin

34. contains lytic enzymes D. cilia

35. stacked membranes, package proteins E. flagella

36. photosynthesis AB. Golgi complex

37. short, numerous, made of protein, locomotion AC. mitochondria

38. site of protein synthesis AD. lysosome

AE. nucleolus

BC. ribosome

Multiple Choice
Directions: In the following section select the response which BEST answers the question or statement.

39. An anaerobic process does not require

A. water.
B. oxygen.
C. energy.
D. phosphate.

40. Hydrogens are combined with oxygen at the completion of

A. glycolysis.
B. fermentation.
C. the Krebs cycle.
D. the electron transport system.

41. ATP is produced by

A. the electron transport system.
B. The Krebs cycle.
C. glycolysis.
D. All of the choices are correct.

42. In comparing aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration, how much more effective is aerobic cellular respiration in net energy release?

A. 18 times (36 ATP:2 ATP)
B. 20 times (40 ATP:2 ATP)
C. 2 times (4 ATP:2 ATP)
D. 17 times (34 ATP:2 ATP)

43. During glycolysis, a six-carbon sugar is converted to

A. three two-carbon sugars.
B. glucose.
C. two pyruvic acid molecules.
D. a disaccharide.

44. From an evolutionary standpoint, glycolysis (fermentation) is one of the oldest biochemical pathways shared by most organisms. When yeast ferment sugar anaerobically, the pyruvate can not be metabolized into CO2 and water. Under these conditions the yeast will oxidize the pyruvate into

A. lactic acid and CO2
B. ethyl alcohol and CO2
C. priopionic acid and CO2
D. NAD+ and FAD+
E. NADP+ and CO2

45. What are the end products of photosynthesis?

A. minerals, CO2 and H2O
B. NAD+, NADP+, CO2, plant material (e.g. carbohydrates)
C. O2, CO2 and plant material (e.g. carbohydrates)
D. O2 and plant material (e.g. carbohydrates)
E. all of the above combinations are possible in plants

46. Which is unlike the others in function?

A. NAD+
B. FAD+
C. ATP
D. NADPH
E. none of the above, they are all the same

47. The amount of energy it takes to get a chemical reaction going is known as

A starting energy.
B. ATP.
C. activation energy.
D. denaturation.
E. Q.

48. When a protein’s three-dimensional structure has been altered to the extent that it no longer functions, it has been

A. denatured.
B. killed.
C. anabolized.
D. completely inhibited.

49. Which of the following contains the greatest amount of potential chemical-bond energy?

A. AMP
B. ADP
C. ATP
D. AARP

50. A ______ consists of stacks of membranous sacs containing chlorophyll.

A. granum
B. stroma
C. mitochondrion
D. cell wall

51. Light energy comes in discrete packages called ____.

A. quanta
B. lumina
C. photons
D. brilliance units

52. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and vitamins are all examples of

A. nutrients.
B. sources of energy.
C. inorganic compounds.
D. catalysts.

53. The amount of food and drink consumed by a person from day to day is their

A. diet.
B. food volume.
C. nutritional status.
D. minimal nutrients.

54. An estimate of the amount of energy needed to maintain basic body functions while at rest is

A. basic energy.
B. caloric intake.
C. basal energy needs.
D. basal metabolic rate.

55. An incomplete protein

A. is a partially assembled polypeptide chain.
B. cannot be completely digested by your body.
C. is missing one or more essential amino acids.
D. has been denatured.

56. The vitamins that assist enzymes in their operation are generally referred to as

A. minerals.
B. coenzymes.
C. electrolytes.
D. holoenzymes.

57. Essential amino acids are

A. not synthesized by the liver.
B. necessary for good health.
C. found in foods identified as incomplete protein.
D. all of the above
E. A & B only

58. Some complex carbohydrates are a source of _______, which slows the absorption of nutrients and stimulate peristalsis (rhythmic contractions) in the intestinal tract.

A. fiber
B. vitamins
C. minerals
D. lipids

59. Inorganic elements, found throughout nature, which cannot be synthesized by the body, are called

A. vitamins
B. essential amino acids
C. electrolytes
D. mineral

60. When proteins are conserved and carbohydrates and fats are oxidized first as a source of ATP energy, the body is involved in

A. prot

admin answers:

31.AC, 32.AE, 33.A , 34. AD, 35. AB, 36. B, 37. D,38. D, 39. B, 40. A, 41. A, 42. A, 43. C, 44. B, 45. D, 46. C, 47.C, 48. A, 49.C, 50. A, 51 C, 52. A, 53. A, 54. D, 55. C, 56. B, 57. E, 58. A, 59. D, 60. -

Laura asks…

biology Help with a small quiz, i answered the questions myslf but i wanna make sure?

Which of the following is a polymer?

A.Amino acid

B.Nucleotide

C.Glucose

D.Starch

During hydrolysis, what molecule breaks apart covalent bonds?

A.RNA

B.Water

C.Protein

D.Monomer

The order, or sequence, of amino acids in a protein is called its:

A.Secondary structure

B.Quaternary structure

C.Primary structure

D.Tertiary structure

Lipids are molecules can be described as being:

A.Hydrophobic

B.Hydrophilic

C.Saturated

D.A sugar molecule.

Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?

A.An enzyme, like amylase.

B.An information molecule, like RNA.

C.A hormone, like testosterone.

D.A structural molecule, like cellulose or chitin.

What molecule is the plasma membrane composed of?

A.Vacuoles

B.Two layers of phospholipids.

C.Long chains of polar proteins.

D.Layers of cellulose.

As a cell increases in size:

A.The amount of plasma membrane for each unit of cytoplasm increases.

B.The amount of plasma membrane for each unit of cytoplasm stays the same.

C.The amount of plasma membrane for each unit of cytoplasm decreases.

D.None of the above.

Which of the following are cellular organelles involved in energy production?

A.Lysosomes

B.Ribosomes

C.Golgi complex

D.Mitochondria

Microtubules are cellular components that:

A.Are part of the flagella and cilia of cells.

B.Act as “highways” inside the cells to move materials.

C.Move chromosomes around during cell division.

D.All of the above.

What is the name of the “glue” that binds animal cells together to form tissues and organs?

A.Cell walls

B.The extracellular matrix

C.Centrioles.

D.Chloroplasts.
Mr. Lui ur answers are a mess they are even close what i have.but thanks
i’m kidding they are mostly correct

admin answers:

Which of the following is a polymer?
D. Starch

During hydrolysis, what molecule breaks apart covalent bonds?
B. Water

The order, or sequence, of amino acids in a protein is called its:
C A D B

Lipids are molecules can be described as being:
A. Hydrophobic

Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?
A structural molecule, like cellulose or chitin.

What molecule is the plasma membrane composed of?
B. Two layers of phospholipids.

Which of the following are cellular organelles involved in energy production?
D. Mitochondria

Microtubules are cellular components that:
D. All of the above.

What is the name of the “glue” that binds animal cells together to form tissues and organs?
B. The extracellular matrix

William asks…

biology help please? 10 points!?

What are the four main compounds found in living organisms? (Points: 10)
Carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen
Carbon, oxygen, zinc, and hydrogen
Oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and sodium
Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and chromium

2. ____________________ is the process by which a water molecule is removed from monomers to create a polymer. (Points: 10)
Hydrolysis
Hydrogen bonding
Water extraction
Condensation reaction

3. Disaccharides are produced when you put together two ________________. (Points: 10)
Polysaccharides
Disaccharides
Monosaccharides
Two hydrogen molecules

4. _______________compounds contain carbon. (Points: 10)
Organic
Inorganic
Vestal
Ionic

5. ________________are basic units of single repeating organic compounds, the building blocks of polymers. (Points: 10)
Monomers
Molecules
AMU’s
Peptide Bonds

6. What is released as a byproduct when bonding glucose and fructose together through dehydration synthesis? (Points: 10)
Carbohydrates
Amino acids
H2O
Carbon

7. How does your body break apart starches? (Points: 10)
In a reaction that adds water to the substances (hydrolysis)
In a reaction that reaction that bonds monomers together with the removal of water (condensation reaction)
With the introduction of amino acids into a cell
Using carbon and nitrogen as a catalyst

8. Fats, oils, and waxes are known as _____________. (Points: 10)
Amino acids
Bases
Cholesterol
Lipids

9. ____________are large complex organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorous. (Points: 10)
Carbohydrates
Amino acids
Peptide bonds
Nucleic acids

10. The following are examples of nucleotides. (Points: 10)
DNA, RNA, and ATP
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
Adenosine, thymosine, guanosine, and cytosine
Glucose, Sucrose, and Fructose

admin answers:

1 A
2A
3C
4A
5B
6C
7B
8C
9D
10B

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Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates Foods

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Richard asks…

What foods are complex carbohydrates?

admin answers:

Grains such as cereals, pastas, breads, and rice.

Lizzie asks…

What are some foods that have alot of proteins, complex carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals,& vitamins?

Group the foods that have one of the things i named

admin answers:

Any meat products definitely have a lot of protein, even peanut butter! Also fish (6 ounces has 40 grams), eggs (a serving of 3 large eggs have 21 grams of protein), cheese (cottage cheese has 15 grams in every half cup), nuts (1/4 cup of almonds have 5 grams of protein), and beans. (a one cup serving of raw soybeans have 33 grams of protein).

Foods high in complex carbohydrates are include bagels, beans, brown bread, brown rice, corn, high fiber breakfast cereals, macaroni, oatmeal, pasta, peas, potatoes, shredded wheat, whole meal bread, wholegrain cereals, and yams.

Foods high in amino acids include vegetables like spinach, turnips, lettuce, carrots, radishes, cabbage, onions, beetroots, cucumbers and all green leaves. Fruits such as pomegranates, melons, oranges, apples, pineapple, papaya, grapes, raspberries and plums are all rich sources of amino acids. Some food garnishes such as mint, garlic, ginger and almonds also contain high percentages of amino acids.

Foods high in minerals and vitamins include apples, bananas, squash, peas, almonds, macadamia nuts, chestnuts, milk and its products, fortified orange juice, beef, poultry, seafood, nuts, legumes such as beans and grain products, oranges, peaches, sunflower seeds, peanuts, cashews, avocados, sweet potatoes, green leafy vegetables, legumes, kiwis, and blackberries.

Hope I helped :)

Michael asks…

what foods are complex carbohydrates in?

admin answers:

Anything that is starchy… Potatoes, pasta, bread, cereal, carrots, rice, flour, beans … Etc.

An easy general rule of thumb is anything from a plant has complex carbohydrates, especially from the roots or seeds. Meat do not have any (or much) complex carbohydrates..

Betty asks…

Is white rice is considered to be part of complex carbohydrate food groups ?

Is white rice is considered to be part of complex carbohydrate food groups

admin answers:

Yes, it is a carbohydrate.

Sandy asks…

Would beef noodle vegetarian soup be complex carb?

I’m working on a diet project. Would I include the soup, beef noodle, vegetarian as a complex carbohydrate food?
So I’m guessing broccoli and chedddar soup wouldn’t be complex either? OK.

admin answers:

Beef noodle isnt vegetarian, and broccoli cheddar probably isnt either.

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Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates

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Donald asks…

Complex carbohydrates?

What are complex carbohydrates?
What foods contain them?
How are they different from other carbohydrates?

admin answers:

Complex carbohydrates are chains of three or more single sugar molecules linked together. Long chains of sugar molecules are called starches and they serve as the storage form of energy in plants. Branched complex carbohydrates called cellulose form the structural components that give plants their shape.
Starches are fairly easy to digest. However, your body doesn’t digest cellulose, which is an important component of dietary fiber.

Complex carbohydrates are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains. Some examples of foods high in starchy complex carbohydrates include bread, cereal, rice, pasta, potatoes, dry beans, carrots and corn. Green vegetables like green beans, broccoli and spinach contain less starch and more fiber. All grains include starchy carbohydrates. However, whole grains — such as whole wheat pasta — are better for you because they also have more fiber.

David asks…

Complex Carbohydrates?

Hi everyone i am learning about the complex carbs: starch glycogen and cellulose. In my book it asks: how does the body use them? I can’t find the answer anywhere? If someone could please explain the answer i would very much appreciate it! Thank you for all your help!

admin answers:

Your body digests carbohydrates(starch and disaccharides, which are sugars) into simple sugars such as glucose and fructose, which can be absorbed and we use it for energy. We can not digest cellulose, but our body uses it as fiber to help push the digesting mass along the digestive tract. Glycogen is how our body can store some of the excess sugar in the liver. It is readily available to convert back to glucose and be used for energy.

Nancy asks…

What are complex carbohydrates and is sweet potato one of them and are they good for me?

Waht are these complex carbohydrates and if they are good for me,how are the good for me and what can i find them in.

admin answers:

Complex carbs are the opposite of simple carbs. When your body takes them in, it converts them to sugar that your body uses for energy. (On a much more complex level, they go through Glycolisis, Pyruvate formation, Krebs, and ETC) but carbs are simply a compliment to proteins that your body craves for energy. Complex carbs are good for you because they provide you with energy longer than simple carbs. Whole grains, sweet and white potatos, pasta, beans, and oatmeal are all great sources.

Jenny asks…

What’s the difference between complex carbohydrates and simple sugars?

Aren’t they basically the same and make you gain weight? Why do some people think complex carbohydrates or starches are good for you while simple sugars or simple carbohydrates are not?

admin answers:

Both have the same amount of calories (4 per gram of carbohydrate) but their nutritional value is very different. Complex carbohydrates are what you find in whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat, quinoa, etc), beans/legumes, vegetables.
Complex carbohydrates are better for you, and are an essential part of your diet, because foods with complex carbs have high amounts of fiber in them, which improves digestion. Foods that are more digestible have their nutrients better absorbed into the body and give you better energy. Foods with complex carbohydrates also have more protein.
Simple carbohydrates include fruit, which should be a part of your diet as well. Foods with lots of added sugar, like cake, candy, soda and honey, have little nutritional value and are likely to make you gain weight.
Don’t be afraid of carbohydrates, your body needs them to function properly.

Richard asks…

Q. What are the names of 2 other complex carbohydrates that are found in the diet apart from starch?

Q. What are the names of 2 other complex carbohydrates that are found in the diet apart from starch? Can we digest these compounds to obtain energy, if not, why are they important in digestion?

admin answers:

1) Cellulose is not digestible by humans and is often referred to as ‘dietary fiber’ or ‘roughage’, acting as a hydrophilic bulking agent for faeces.

2) Chitin found in cell walls of some fungi, crustaceans exoskeletons..
Similar to cellulose, not digested, serves as a source of fibre.

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Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates Examples

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Charles asks…

what are examples of “greens with lean protein and complex carbohydrates” ?!?

i’m doing this day cleanse program and for lunch for these 10 days I have to have salad or greens with lean protein and complex carbohydrates.

can anyone give me any examples of what exactly that is?

thanks!

admin answers:

Oh god. Yet another “cleanse” program? Does this program have you taking pills that give you diarrhea? Cleanses only cleanse the mind – they do nothing to “remove toxins” from your system. Your body has a tried-and-true method billions of years old for doing that, a combination of the liver and kidneys.

But to answer your question…
Greens, like the term implies would be pretty much anything leafy and dark green: spinach, kale, chard, collards, mustard greens, dark leaf lettuces, cabbage…

Complex carbohydrates are basically anything that isn’t a simple sugar. This means starches – potatoes, pastas, breads…preferably whole grain or whole wheat.

Lean protein – proteins are: beans, legumes, eggs, fish, milk, dairy products. Lean obviously implies a lower fat content.

John asks…

4 healthy options of complex carbohydrates?

i need four HEALTHY food examples of complex carbohydrates
hellp please!

admin answers:

Brown rice, potatoes, beans and lentils, wholemeal pasta…

Susan asks…

complex carbohydrates vs simple carboyhydrates?

In deciding which carbohydrates to eat, people often categorize them as simple or complex. Many doctors, for example, still recommend diabetic avoid simple sugars and eat complex carbohydrates instead. What are complex vs. simple carbohydrates and is this a good distinction to make in terms of health? Do we have a better guide to which carbohydrates to eat?

admin answers:

Complex carbohydrates are starchy carbohydrates such as bread, cereals, pasta and rice as well as most nuts (except almonds).

Cellulosic complex carbohydrates are mostly vegetables as well as almonds.

Simple carbohydrates are mostly fruit.

All carbohydrates eventually metabolize to glucose but it takes much longer for complex carbohydrates than simple carbohydrates.

Diabetics need carbohydrates with a low GI value as these give you lasting energy and these include nuts and beans. High GI foods give you non-lasting energy and these include dried dates, white bread and white rice as well as mashed potatoes, baked potatoes and potato chips.

Mary asks…

What is complex carbohydrates?

Please give me some examples of these foods? What’s the difference between good carbs and bad carbs? Please give examples. Thank you.

admin answers:

Fresh whole fruits, apples, advacado, bananas, blackberries, cherries (unsweetened), dates, dried fruits, grapefruit, lemons, limes, peaches, pears, pineapple, prunes, raspberries, strawberries, artichokes, asparagus, bean sprouts, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery cucumbers, cauliflower, eggplant, garlic, green beans, green, red, yellow chiles, jicama, leeks, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, peas, radishes, romaine lettuce, scallions, shitake mushrooms, snow peas, spinach, tomatoes, turnips, and squash and I know I missed a whole slew of other really good for you complex carbs! Bad carbs contain processed usually white sugar that spike your blood sugar so you feel good for a little but then you feel like you need more sugar. Good carbs are natural occuring sugars so your body likes them more and you feel better all the time! Don’t eat processed, boxed food. Eat fresh good food! Have fun! Try something new every day! Don’t forget whole grains and protein along with good fats! Canola, olive, hazelnut, peanut, seasame oils to cooks or mix with salads. And add some raw seeds, pumpkin, sunflower and some nuts, almonds and walnuts! Oh just enjoy! Be good to yourself!!

Richard asks…

Just what are complex and refined carbohydrates?

Examples of,would help me to understand.

admin answers:

An apple- is a complex carb- Its made up of different, natural sugars and starches that your body digests over time

Chips- are refined carbs- Its a man made sustenance that has some elements put in/some taken out. It digests differently and is generally worse for you

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Your Questions About Complex Carbohydrates Diabetes

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Donald asks…

complex carbohydrates and diabetes?

Can you get diabetes from complex carbohydrates and if so how?

admin answers:

NO! There is no food that causes diabetes, not sugar, not carbohydrates (either complex or simple), not candy, not soda…
There is nothing that you eat which causes diabetes.

Ruth asks…

what kind of complex carbohydrates could we recommend in diabetes?

admin answers:

Look for foods high in fiber and whole grains: whole wheat, beans, nuts, fruits, vegetables, etc. Avoid (limit since they are hard to eliminate from your diet) simple carbs like white sugar, white bread and white potatoes.

Charles asks…

carbohydrate intake recommendations between persons with insulin resistance and persons with Type 2 diabetes?

What statement below best describes the carbohydrate intake
recommendations between persons with insulin resistance and persons with Type 2 diabetes?

a. Persons with Type 2 diabetes should eat more complex carbohydrates than persons with insulin resistance should.

b. Persons with insulin resistance should eat more complex carbohydrates than persons with Type 2 diabetes should.

c. Carbohydrate intake recommendations for persons with Type 2 diabetes are more tailor-made than for persons with insulin resistance.

d. There is no difference between carbohydrate recommendations.

admin answers:

Actually there should be one more catagory!!
E. Carbohydrate intake should be custom tailored for both persons with Type 2 and for insulin resistance.

So from the bad choices you give, answer D is the most correct!

Nancy asks…

Did Japanese people eat mostly brown rice in 1925?

I understand that white rice is a simple carbohydrate and that brown rice is a complex carbohydrate.

I understand that diabetes is associated with eating too many simple carbohydrates, but that complex carbohydrates are not a problem.

There is a chart in The China Study which shows that Japanese people in 1925 had a high carbohydrate intake (doesn’t say simple or complex) of 88% of calories, and that their diabetes death rate was an extremely low 2/100,000.

Were Japanese people eating white or brown rice is 1925?

admin answers:

Eating white rice is a very small factor because it diabetes is requires a significantly high glucose level in your body. Rice is really healthy and it doesn’t play a big factor if you don’t have diabetes however if you have diabetes, you can’t eat white rice. Many people get diabetes because they eat to much sugar. Japanese people ate very healthy at those times and they eat much healthier than the US now. Most of the food in Japan is much healthier than the US.

I pretty sure they didn’t eat brown rice.

Laura asks…

What diet to prevent diabetes?

Diabetes seems to be the disease everyone is getting these days. I keep hearing different things about diets; that one should either not eat ANY carbohydrates, do not eat ANY sugar, others says only refined sugar, still others say complex carbohydrates are ok, etc. Pretty soon, I expect to hear tht all food leads to diabetes and the best chance of avoiding it is to not eat anything. Short of that, I am trying to work out a diet plan where I can safely eat the same thing every day for the rest of my life and not get diabetes. I my job/lifestyle is relatively sedentary. What foods to stay away from?

admin answers:

The best thing you can do is exercise regularly (3-5x/week for 20-30 min each time, can also break it up over the day) and maintain a healthy weight. While there are thin type 2 diabetes, the vast majority are overweight. The excess weight contributes to insulin resistance, where you need a lot of insulin to accomplish the same thing as some body who is not insulin resistant. You can be insulin resistant for years and years without developing type 2 diabetes, but almost all type 2 diabetes are insulin resistant. Exercise (even without weight loss) helps to reduce insulin resistance. If you can’t get down to a healthy weight, even losing a few pounds will help reduce your risk.

Finally, diet is important. I wouldn’t worry so much about carbs and other things. Just focus on eating plenty of fruits and vegetables (preferably not fried or with a ton of butter), lean protein, whole grains instead of white/processed products, and healthy fats (avoid trans fats, keep saturated fats to a minimum). And, the more you can eat and cook from scratch the better. Generally speaking, processing isn’t good and it tends to take the nutrients out of products.

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