Question

What are carbohydrates? Give two examples.

Answer 1

Carbohydrates: Mainly sugars and starches, together constituting one of the three principal types of nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Carbohydrates can also be defined chemically as neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Carbohydrates come in simple forms such as sugars and in complex forms such as starches and fiber. The body breaks down most sugars and starches into glucose, a simple sugar that the body can use to feed its cells. Complex carbohydrates are derived from plants. 

Examples are:Dairy. Milk, yogurt, and ice cream.

Fruit. Whole fruit and fruit juice.

Grains. Bread, rice, crackers, and cereal.

Legumes. Beans and other plant-based proteins.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Carbohydrates -

• Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or those yield them on hydrolysis.
• They are the chief source of energy in diet.
• Food rich in carbohydrates include cereals, beans, fruits, vegetables, etc.

# Examples of carbohydrates -

• Monosaccharides - glucose, galactose, fructose
• Disaccharides - sucrose, maltose, lactose
• Polysaccharides - starch, cellulose, glycogen

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