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What functional group must be present in carbohydrates?
Aldehyde or ketone group
What are the three main elements that compose carbohydrates?
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
What are the main functions of carbohydrates?
Energy stores and fuels, cell membranes structure, structure of nucleic acids, structure of glycoproteins and glycolipids, and cell recognition
What is the biological importance of pentose sugars?
Pentose sugars contribute to the structure of nucleic acids
What is the simplest unit of carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides
Learn about the introduction to carbohydrates chemistry, including the definition and classification of monosaccharides, their biological importance, derivatives, and glycosides. This lecture will enable students to define carbohydrates, understand their functional significance, and classify them.
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