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- Definition of Carbohydrates
- Classification of Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides / Hexose Sugars / Simple Sugars
- Disaccharides / Complex Sugars
- Polysaccharides / Starch & Cellulose
- Functions of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The hydrogen atoms present are twice that of the oxygen atom.
The ratio between hydrogen and oxygen in carbohydrates is 2:1
Classification of Carbohydrates:
There are three main groups of carbohydrates:
- Monosaccharides (Glucose, fructose, Galactose)
- Disaccharides (e.g Sucrose, maltose, Lactose)
- Polysaccharides (e.g starch, cellulose)
1. Monosaccharides / Hexose Sugars / Simple Sugars:
The general formula – CnH₂nOn
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