Organic carbohydrates have from three to six carbon with an aldehyde, R-COH, or a ketone, R-O-R, functional group. They also have alcohol, R-OH, functional groups. Sugars with the larger carbon chains are capable of forming ring structures. The R stands for the carbon chain. Once inside the cell, the individual sugars join forming large polymers. The sugar we are most family with is the six carbon sugar, glucose. However ribose and deoxyribose are five carbon sugars which form the backbone of our genetic material.
No, citric acid is not considered a carbohydrate. It is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits and is not classified as a carbohydrate, which are molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
organic molecules
A sugar, carbohydrate, or organic compound
carbohydrates can be known as organic molecules as they have carbon as a central element
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Most carbon-based molecules are classified as organic molecules. Organic molecules are composed primarily of carbon atoms bonded to other atoms, such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and others. These molecules are the building blocks of life and are found in all living organisms.
Yes, sugar is an organic compound. It is classified as a carbohydrate, which is a group of organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Sugar molecules are commonly found in natural sources like fruits, vegetables, and honey.
Carbohydrates. Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate made up of many glucose molecules linked together, while glucose is a simple carbohydrate and a monosaccharide. Both are important sources of energy in living organisms.
Organic molecules are typically classified by: 1) aliphatic vs. aromatic 2) number of rings or carbon atoms in chain 3) chemical moieties
energy-rich molecules that's classified as a nucleic acid
Starch is a polymer, a ring, a carbohydrate, and also a heterocyclic system
whole grains are complex carbohydrates