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What is carbohydrates and the importances of carbohydrates in the lives of human being?​

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Carbohydrates are the main source of energy that human beings use. The man carbohydrate that is used for energy is glucose(C6H12O6).

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Hey there! Carbohydrates are one of four macromolecules. Carbohydrates provide short-term energy. Glucose, sucrose, starch, cellulose, chitin all belong to Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are often referred to as saccharides and form ring structures. All Carbohydrates names end with "ose".

Carbohydrates Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen - ratio 1:2:1 CHO

Carbohydrates Monomers: Monosaccharides (one sugar)

Carbohydrates Polymers: Polysaccharides and Disaccharides

Carbohydrates Functions: Store energy; provide structural support

Carbohydrates Examples: Bread, pasta, grains

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