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Carbohydrates, also called saccharides, are oxyorganic compounds. They can be either simple sugar molecules or complex carbohydrates. They can be sub-divided into the classes of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. These all serve organisms as energy sources and as essential structural components.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe characteristics of a carbohydrate includes the fact that it is made up of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. The organic compound is present in the plant and animal kingdom and form one of the main nutrients in a healthy diet.
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∙ 16y agoone carbon, 2 hydrogens, and one oxygen.
Monosaccharides (simple sugar)
Disaccharides (two sugar units)
polysaccharides (many sugar units)
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∙ 12y agoConsists of carbon (carb) oxygen (o) and hydrogen (hydr)
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∙ 9y ago1. Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
2. Energy
3. Building blocks = monosaccharides
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What term described the class of molecules that includes starch and glycogen?
carbohydrates
Any food that contains sugars or other carbohydrates that can be metabolized by bacteria in plaque is described as being?
cariogenic
What are the building blocks of carbohydrates and poly-carbohydrates?
The chemical composition of Carbohydrates is described by their chemical names: carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen [the suffix -ate signifies oxygen], in varying 'proportions' (depending upon the type of sugar). The building blocks of poly-carbohydrates occur in two Forms: taking Glucose for an example - poly-Glucose in Plants is called Cellulose, while poly-Glucose in Animals is known as Glycogen.
Why is carbohydrates important?
carbohydrates
What are Indian carbohydrates?
Indian carbohydrates are the same as any country's carbohydrates
What are the carbohydrates malnutrition?
malnutrition of carbohydrates
Are polysacchariedes carbohydrates?
Yes. They are carbohydrates.
Are sugar and carbohydrates unrelated?
They are closely related; sugars are carbohydrates, but not all carbohydrates are sugars.
Why is the phloem in a leaf important to the roots of a plant?
It provides the roots with carbohydrates. (APEX)
Is gabi a protein?
Gabi, also known as taro, does contain very small amounts of protein, but would be more accurately described as a carbohydrate. A one cup serving contains 1g protein and 46g of carbohydrates.
How many grams of Carbohydrates in sugar?
Common ways of measuring carbohydrates include grams and calories. So, if you have 3 grams of carbohydrates you have 3 grams of carbohydrates or 12 calories worth of carbohydrates.
Are steriods complex carbohydrates?
Steroids are not carbohydrates.
