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Carbohydrates

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What is the central energy-yielding pathway in most nonphotosynthetic cells?

The oxidation of carbohydrates

What are the three major size classes of carbohydrates?

Monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides

What do insoluble carbohydrate polymers serve as in the cell walls of bacteria and plants?

Structural and protective elements

What are some examples of the many structural and functional roles of carbohydrates?

<p>Lubricating skeletal joints, participating in recognition and adhesion between cells, and acting as signals in glycoconjugates</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the empirical formula for many carbohydrates?

<p>Many, but not all, carbohydrates have the empirical formula (CH2O)n; some also contain nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur</p> Signup and view all the answers