PHYSCI 5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Lactose Intolerance, Constipation, Starch
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Certain forms of carbs are good or bad. If carbohydrates are written on a label, it tends to be not good for you so watch out for this (quality and quantity) Photosynthesis- conversion of carbon source and the heat/energy of the sun to create energy for the plants itself. Red blood cells can only use sugar as a source of energy. Most plants have some type of glucose within it. Fun fact: old coca cola, pepsi, and some candy bars used glucose and it tasted so much better, but its not as sweet as fructose. Most companies add this for profit because they can use this less and make more of their product with it. Fun fact: lactose intolerant the lactose is broken down to help you relieve the discomfort, because if you"re lactose intolerant, you cant break these form down. Poorly digestible- we eat it, but we can"t digest it.