When the disaccharide is hydrolyzed, the monosaccharide units that are produced are

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Q: What is the main carbohydrate found in milk? In at least two sentences, explain how this…

A: The digestive tract is where digestion and absorption take place. After nutrients are absorbed, they…

Q: Identify proteins available in food and explain the significance or importance of such proteins in…

A: Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino…

Q: In a tabular form, write down the deficiency symptoms of the vitamins.

A: Introduction: A diet having various types of food in such quantities and proportions that the need…

Q: What is Carbohydrate Catabolism?

A: Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones. They are the major source of energy for living…

Q: hy does saliva hydrolyze starch in the mouth but not in the stomach

A: In the mouth, starch enzymes act mainly to remove starch. Those who do not have these enzymes are…

Q: Why does glycolysis operate only on carbohydrates?

A: Metabolism is a series of interconnected chemical reactions occurring within a cell and the chemical…

Q: why do lipids have a higher caloric value per gram than carbohydrates or proteins?

A: Calorie content: It refers to the amount of energy contained in a food or fuel. It is determined by…

Q: Provide a complete graphical representation of the digestion of carbohydrates so that the phases of…

A: The unit of a carbohydrate is a monosaccharide (glucose, fructose). Two monosaccharides will join to…

Q: List the types of lipids and their dietary sources.

A: It is important to manage lipids in our diet as certain types of lipids need to be avoided. It is…

Q: What is the caloric equivalent (in kcal/g) of a diet comprised of 40% carbohydrate and 60% fat?

A: To calculate the caloric equivalent of a diet based on the macronutrient composition, you need to…

Q: What happens when a fatty meal is ingested?

A: Even one fatty meal can have a significant effect on your arteries, for better or worse. According…

Q: Why an average meal requires approximately 4 h for complete absorption?

A: The human digestive framework comprises of the gastrointestinal parcel in addition to the extra…

Q: What is the difference between wheat and non wheat flour

A: Wheat flour is the power form of wheat . It is derived from the grinding of wheat to be used for…

Q: Discuss the Ocurrence of Carbohydrates

A: Carbohydrates: - they are molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually in a…

Q: What does it mean by “lipid events”

A: Lipids are basically the macromolecules which are insoluble in water and functions as a energy…

Q: High-density lipoprotein contains the largest amount of triglyceride among several types of…

A: High-density lipoprotein contains the largest amount of triglyceride among several types of…

Q: For protein in the stomach, what enzyme is involved in hydrolysis? What are the final product(s)…

A: Proteins are made up of amino acids that are bonded to one another by peptide bonds. Proteins are…

Q: This picture shows where the bonds are broken during fat digestion, when it breaks a lipid into…

A: Fats or lipids are the organic compounds which are nearly insoluble in water.They play very…

Q: Why would a serving size of Cheerios be more filling than a serving size of pecans if you were on a…

A: Pecans: A smooth brown nut with edible kernel similar to a walnut. Cheerios: A crunchy, oat based…

Q: Distinguish between simple and complex carbohydrate sources.

A: Sugars, starches, and fibers are carbohydrate compounds present in seeds, nuts, vegetables, and…

Q: Recognize the substrate, enzyme, and product in this formula:…

A: The mouth is the beginning portion of the alimentary canal that receives food and secretes saliva.…

Q: Is it good to avoid added sugars and high-fructose corn syrup?

A: Sugar in our food comes either naturally or artificially. Naturally present sugars are those that…

Q: a) name the most abundant type of dietary lipid present in the human diet

A: Lipid is a biomolecule

Q: In a table format differentiate the water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins

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Q: Describe the consequences of the substitution of sugar for fat in processed food.

A: Processed food is any food that has been changed from the original form into new form by cooking,…

Q: What essential amino acid has been called “nature’s Prozac”? What are some of the symptoms seen if…

A: The essential amino acid that has been called "nature's Prozac" is tryptophan. This is because it is…

Q: Discuss the process by which lipids are absorbed.

A: The act of absorbing substances into cells, tissues, and organs, as in the food (carbohydrates and…

Q: What products are formed by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch? How can you tell the enzymatic…

A: Introduction: Enzymes are proteins that increase the rate of a reaction without undergoing any…

Q: Why excessive salt or sugar are added to pickles and jams?

A: Food preservation is a method where the food substances are stored or packaged in a way that…

Q: John ate a ham sandwich on whole wheat bread for a total of 388 kcalories of energy. The sandwich…

A: We are told that John has had 388 kilo calories of energy from a sandwich. We should know that  •1…

Q: Why are bile salts and lipase necessary for breakdown of fats?

A: Fats are basically lipid mixture that is obtained from biological sources. They are the esters of…

Q: The majority of the hydrolysis of disaccharides occurs by the actions of enzymes found in the:…

A: The digestive system comprises of various parts of the body that works together to convert food into…

Q: What health consequence is most likely to result from a diet high in saturated fat and refined…

A: Food consumption plays an important role in our daily life and shows major effect in our body.

Q: Why doesn't the enzyme bromelain digest the proteins in your stomach when you eat fresh  pineapple?

A: Enzymes are high molecular weight protein molecules that catalyse biochemical reactions. The…

Q: List of fat soluble vitamins and give its characteristics in tabular form

A: Vitamins are present in food in minor quantities. They belong to the class of organic molecules. As…