As an immediate source of energy, glucose is broken down during the process of cellular respiration, which produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell. Carbohydrates contain...As an immediate source of energy, glucose is broken down during the process of cellular respiration, which produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell. Carbohydrates contain soluble and insoluble elements; the insoluble part is known as fiber, which promotes regular bowel movement, regulates the rate of consumption of blood glucose, and also helps to remove excess cholesterol from the body.
As an immediate source of energy, glucose is broken down during the process of cellular respiration, which produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell. Carbohydrates contain...As an immediate source of energy, glucose is broken down during the process of cellular respiration, which produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell. Carbohydrates contain soluble and insoluble elements; the insoluble part is known as fiber, which promotes regular bowel movement, regulates the rate of consumption of blood glucose, and also helps to remove excess cholesterol from the body.
