6 Questions
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?
Provide significant fraction of energy
Which type of carbohydrate serves as a structural component of organisms?
Polysaccharides
How are monosaccharides classified?
By the presence of an aldehyde or ketone group
Which type of monosaccharides has a keto group?
Ketoses
What is the empirical formula for carbohydrates?
(OH-C-H) n
What type of bond links two monosaccharides in a disaccharide?
Covalent bond
Learn about the structure, function, and importance of carbohydrates as the main source of energy for the body. Explore how carbohydrates provide energy, serve as a storage form of energy, and act as cell membrane components.
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