7.8k views
1 vote
Which statement describes carbohydrates

User Thangnv
by
3.9k points

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

Carbohydrates: Mainly sugars and starches, together constituting one of the three principal types of nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. A carbohydrate is an organic compound such as sugars, starches, celluloses and gums, that occurs in living tissues and food. It is important for nutrition since it can be broken down into energy by people or animals.

User Pratik Bhat
by
3.9k points
3 votes

Answer:

Carbohydrates provide energy to organisms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Im 100% sure because Carbohydrates can also be defined chemically as neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbohydrates come in simple forms such as sugars and in complex forms such as starches and fiber. The body breaks down most sugars and starches into glucose, a simple sugar that the body can use to feed its cells

User Adjwilli
by
3.4k points