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A carbohydrate is an organic compound that consists only of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, usually with a hydrogen:oxygen atom ratio of 2:1 (as in water); in other words, with the empirical formula Cm(H2O)n. Carbohydrates are not technically hydrates of carbon. Structurally it is more accurate to view them as polyhydroxy aldehydes and ketones.
In food science and in many informal contexts, the term carbohydrate often means any food that is particularly rich in the complex carbohydrate starch (such as cereals, bread, and pasta) or simple carbohydrates, such as sugar (found in candy, jams, and desserts). Carbohydrates are often found in many energy bars and isotonics due to the energy that is contained.
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What is the function of the carbohydrates that stick out if the plasma membrane?
The carbohydrates help identify chemical signals and define the characteristics of the cell.
What is a characteristic of a cellulose?
Structural carbohydrates like cellulose are known for their fibrous characteristics and being insoluble in water.
What are characteristics of carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are organic molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. They serve as the primary source of energy for living organisms. Carbohydrates can be simple sugars (monosaccharides), complex sugars (polysaccharides), or a combination of both.
What do proteins have that carbohydrates and lipids don't?
They have Nitrogen in them But some carbohydrates and lipids have N
What are some What are facts about carbohydrates?
carbohydrates contain carbon oxygen and hydrogen.carbhydrates give you energy to do thing .carbohydrates are sudar and starch so it is important to eat and drink carbohydrates
Why doesn't alcohol have carbohydrates?
It DOES have carbohydrates. Some drinks just have more than others.
Can you name some good carbohydrates?
Fresh fruit and vegetables can be considered 'good' carbohydrates.
What is an element that has some characteristics of metal and some characteristics of a nonmetal?
Elements that have some characteristics of a metal and some characteristics of a nonmetal are called semimetals or metalloids.
What is an element that has some characteristics of a metal and some characteristics of an nonmetal?
Elements that have some characteristics of a metal and some characteristics of a nonmetal are called semimetals or metalloids.
Do fruits contain carbohydrate?
Yes, fruit juices contain carbohydrates. Some contain more carbohydrates than other do just as some fruits contain more carbohydrates than others do.
What is the location of carbohydrates in the body?
There are few parts of your body, if any, that do not contain carbohydrates in some form.
What is an element that characteristics of a metal and some characteristics of a nonmetal?
Elements that have some characteristics of a metal and some characteristics of a nonmetal are called semimetals or metalloids.
