A simples sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates arc ultimately converted is:

A simples sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates arc ultimately converted is:

A. sucrose

B. glucose

C. galactose

D. maltose

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Answer: B

Explanation:

A simple sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates are ultimately converted is glucose. Glucose is the primary source of energy for the body’s cells and is transported in the blood to be used immediately or stored for later use. Carbohydrates from foods are broken down into glucose during digestion.

Reference: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). (n.d.). Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar.

Lehninger,

A. L., Nelson,

D. L., & Cox, M. M. (2017). Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (7th ed.).

W.H. Freeman.