Metabolic Reactions

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What is starch?

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Starch is a complex carbohydrate made up of many glucose molecules bonded together.

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What is glucose?

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Glucose is a simple sugar that is a primary source of energy for the body's cells.

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What enzyme in saliva breaks down starch?

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Amylase is the enzyme in saliva that breaks down starch into glucose.

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What happens to complex carbohydrates when they are chemically broken apart?

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Complex carbohydrates like starch are broken down into simple sugars like glucose.

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Why does glucose increase in the mouth?

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Glucose increases in the mouth because amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into glucose.

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What is the role of amylase in digestion?

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Amylase helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down starch into glucose.

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What happens to molecules in the small intestine?

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Molecules in the small intestine are absorbed into the blood.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and they are a major source of energy.

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What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

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The two main types of carbohydrates are simple carbohydrates (sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starches and fibers).

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What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

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Simple carbohydrates are made of one or two sugar molecules, while complex carbohydrates are made of many sugar molecules bonded together.