Brain mainly utilizes the glucose.
Red blood cells also use glucose only.
Monosaccharides are important in the body especially glucose, fructose and galactose.
Glycogen is the storage form of glucose and glycogen is stored in skeletal muscles and liver. If glucose intake exceeds than it is utilized in the body it is converted into fat.
Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy alcohol with potentially active carbonyl group which may be aldehyde or keto group.
Fructose is a reducing sugar.
Galactose is also a reducing sugar
Carbohydrates, also known as saccharides or carbs, provide energy for the body. Each gram of carbohydrates provides 4 calories.
The body breaks carbohydrates down into glucose, which is the primary energy source for the brain and muscles.
Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients, which are nutrients that the body needs in larger amounts.
The other macronutrients are protein and fats. Proteins provide 4 calories per gram, and fats provide 9 calories per gram.
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