Question

Carbohydrates can be simple or complex. Give an example of each. ——— is an example of a simple carbohydrate, and ——— is an example of a complex carbohydrate.

Answer 1

Carbohydrates can be simple or complex. Glucose is an example of simple carbohydrates and Starch is an example of complex carbohydrates.

Explanation:  

Sucrose, glucose, fructose are examples of simple carbohydrates they can be digested easily. The main characteristic of simple carbohydrates are that they form the base in the making of all carbohydrates. Lactose is generally found in milk which is another example of simple carbohydrates.

Starch is an example of polymeric carbohydrate it is formed with numerous glucose joined together. This polysaccharide is generally formed in green plants.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Let's start off by understanding what a simple and complex sugar is. Because you won't always have brainly to help!

Simple Carbohydrate- are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as fruits, milk, and milk products.

Examples of simple carbohydrates:

• raw sugar.
• brown sugar.
• corn syrup and high-fructose corn syrup.
• glucose, fructose, and sucrose.
• fruit juice concentrate.

Complex Carbohydrate- are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables. Complex carbohydrate foods provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are important to the health of an individual.

Examples of complex carbohydrates:

• Whole grains
• Buckwheat.
• Brown rice.
• Corn.
• Wheat.
• Barley.
• Oats.
• Sorghum.
• Quinoa.

Both simple and complex carbohydrates are turned to glucose in the body and are used as energy.

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