Chapter 16, Problem 1CGP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A brief report on a carbohydrate such as fructose, glycogen, lactose, maltose, sucrose, or starch by listing the principal sources and uses of the material.

Concept introduction:

The “monosaccharides”, “disaccharides”, and “polysaccharides” are all considered as carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are of three types: “sugars”, “starch”, and “fibers”. They possess various functions in the body.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A brief report on a lipid such as beef tallow, corn oil, lard, oleic acid, or palmitic acid by listing the principal sources and uses of the material is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The diversified organic molecules that include hormones, fats, oils, and their interaction with water is negligible are called lipids. The fats similarly like glucose produce cellular energy (Adenosine triphosphate) for cellular activities. The fats are stored in the body in adipose tissues. There are some fat-soluble vitamins, which are absorbed by the body only in the presence of fats. The fats synthesize the reproductive system related hormones.