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any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.
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∙ 7y agoThe name comes from greek: sakcharon, sugar. Literally means "carbon hydrates", and refers to a large group of essential compounds of all living organisms and the most abundant class of biological molecules.
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∙ 13y agoA carbohydrate is a sugar such as fructose, glucose, starch etc.)
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∙ 12y agoA carbohydrate is a food that consists of bread, rice cereals etc.. An ideal soure of energy.
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What organic compound is the main source of energy for living waters?
This question is not answerable because of the uncertainty of the meaning of 'living waters'.
Why is carbohydrates important?
carbohydrates
Are polysacchariedes carbohydrates?
Yes. They are carbohydrates.
Are there carbohydrates in xanthan gum?
Yes it does have carbohydrates
Primary absorption site for digestible carbohydrates?
The primary absorption site for digestible carbohydrates is the small intestine. Digestible carbohydrates are also referred to as net carbohydrates.
What organic compound is the main source of energy for living waters?
This question is not answerable because of the uncertainty of the meaning of 'living waters'.
Glucose galactose fructose are carbohydrates called what?
Glucose, galactoce, and fructose are carbohydrates called hexoses. Hexoses are monosaccharides with 6 carbon atoms. (hexo- meaning 6)
What is the source of carbohydrate?
carbohydrates got their name from their meaning, "carbon-water"
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.
Does having abs make you more hungry?
No, but the exercise to get them does, meaning that you must get a higher intake of calories, carbohydrates and protein. Calories just for your daily health. Carbohydrates for energy (try having a banana) and protein to keep you full and to keep you away from over eating.
What is the meaning of raw materials in cellular respiration?
Mitochondria are the sites of cellular respiration. they use raw materials such as------------- molecular oxygen to oxidise the carbohydrates and lipids
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)
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.
