Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates- Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides

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Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates- Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides Carbohydrates are molecules that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. There are twice as many hydrogen atoms as carbon or oxygen atoms. The general formula for a carbohydrate can be written as Cx(H2O)y. They act as the source of energy (e.g. glucose), as a store of energy (e.g. starch and glycogen) and … Read more Carbohydrates- Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides

Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats

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Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats

Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the major nutrients the body needs for growth, repair, movement and maintaining tissue and organ function. These macromolecules are broken down and absorbed into the body at different rates and into specific forms as they travel through the organs in the digestive … Read more Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats

Carbohydrates- Structure, Properties, Classification and Functions

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Classification of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates- Structure, Properties, Classification and Functions The carbohydrates are a group of naturally occurring carbonyl compounds (aldehydes or ketones) that also contain several hydroxyl groups. It may also include their derivatives which produce such compounds on hydrolysis. They are the most abundant organic molecules in nature and also referred to as “saccharides”. The carbohydrates which … Read more Carbohydrates- Structure, Properties, Classification and Functions