Question

What are carbohydrates ?give the classification of carohydrates.

Answer 1

Carbohydrates are sugars that break down inside the body to create glucose. Glucose is moved around the body in the blood and is the primary source of energy for the brain, muscles, and other essential cells. The classification of carbohydrates is 1) Simple Carbohydrates. And 2) Complex Carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates refer to sugars with a simple molecular construction of one or two parts. Because of their simple molecular structure the body can process these simple sugars quickly – this leads to an energy spike, a sudden rush of energy as sugars are converted to glucose followed by a low once the process is complete and the simple carbohydrates have been used. Complex Carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates refer to sugars with a complex molecular structure of three or more parts; due to the complex structure of these molecules it takes the body longer to break them down to produce the glucose it needs for energy. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates also contain valuable vitamins, minerals and fibre which are vital to overall health and wellbeing.

Answer 2

carbohydrates are monomers of polysaccharides. monosaccharide polysaccharides