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Simple carbohydrates are the monosaccharides such as glucose and fructose, and the disaccharides such as sucrose, or table sugar. Complex carbohydrates are the polysaccharides, such as starch and glycogen, which are composed of thousands of glucose molecules chemically combined.
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Two types of carbohydrates are?
The two types of carbohydrates are simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are referred to as fast-acting carbohydrates. Sugars are considered simple carbohydrates. Starches are considered complex carbohydrates.
What kind of food can be simple or complex?
Food that can be simple or complex is carbohydrates.
What are complex carbohydrates broken down into?
Complex carbohydrates are broken down into simple carbohydrates -- also known as sugar.
What is a simple complex carbohydrate?
There is no such thing as a simple complex carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are either simple or complex; they cannot be both.
Type of carbohydrates?
simple and complex
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates?
simple and complex
Are sugars and carbohydrates related?
Sugar is one of the class of foods called carbohydrates. There are simple and complex carbohydrates, sugar is a simple one.
Foods that contain more nutrients than do simple carbohydrates?
complex carbohydrates
Are potatoes and pasta are good sources of simple carbohydrates?
I believe potatoes and pasta are considered complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are things like table sugar, fruits, etc.
What is the difference between simple and complex carbohyates?
Simple carbohydrates are made up of one or two sugar units, which are quickly digested by the body and provide a rapid source of energy. Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, are composed of multiple sugar units and take longer to digest, providing a sustained source of energy. Foods high in simple carbohydrates include sugar, honey, and fruits, while complex carbohydrates are found in vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Carbohyrates are either simple or complex?
Yes. Complex carbohydrates are polymers, i.e. chains of simple sugars.
What two groups are carbohydrates divided into?
Simple And Complex
