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Yes, they consist of one or more simple sugars

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What is a carbohydrate containing only one sugar unit?

Sugar containing one sugar unit is called carbohydrate.


Which carbohydrate is more complex reducing sugar or starch?

Starch is a more complex carbohydrate than reducing sugar. Reducing sugars are simple carbohydrates that can reduce other compounds, while starch is a complex carbohydrate made of many sugar units linked together in a more elaborate structure.


What is the carbohydrate called when it only has one sugar?

monosaccharide


How many carbohydrates in a pound of granulated sugar?

One pound, as sugar is pure carbohydrate.


Is disaccharide a simple or complex carbohydrate?

Compared to a monosaccharide carbohydrate, it is more complex (compare the ''di'' meaning two to the ''mono'' meaning one) as it is composed of, to put it simply, two sugar molecules whereas compared to the polysaccharide (''poly'' meaning many) carbohydrate made up of more than two sugar molecules, it is simple. I guess its all relative. :) Hope that helps you!


Is sugar in fruit a simple or complex carbohydrate?

No, fruit sugar is not a complex carbohydrate. Fructose, or fruit sugar, is one of the three dietary monosaccharides, along with glucose and galactose, that are absorbed directly into the bloodstream during digestion.


How many carbs in 7 oz of sugar?

Seven ounces of sugar contains approximately 198 grams of carbohydrates, as sugar is nearly 100% carbohydrate. Since one ounce of sugar has about 28.35 grams, multiplying that by seven gives you the total. Therefore, if you're measuring sugar in terms of carbohydrate content, it's important to note that all of it is carbohydrate.


What is the common form of carbohydrate?

glucose is the common form of simple sugar


What is one example of a carbohydrate that stores energy?

Carbohydrates store fiber.


When a carbohydrate is attached to a phospholipid what is the structure called?

When a carbohydrate is attached to a phospholipid, the structure is called a glycolipid. Glycolipids are important components of cell membranes and play a role in cell recognition and signaling. They consist of a glycerol backbone, fatty acid tails, and one or more carbohydrate groups, which can vary in composition and structure.


What type of carbohydrate is honey?

Honey is super high in carbohydrates because it is a simple sugar. Honey has 17 grams of carbohydrates in one tablespoon.


What is another name for simple carbohydrates?

Carbohydrate or polysaccharide.