Question

What is carbohydrate ? Explain​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Here are some important points about carbohydrate

1. Carbohydrates are the main sources of energy.

2. It is also known as saccharides (sugar containing compound).

3. It is first respiratory substance substance. A respiratory substance is a molecule from which energy can be liberated to produce ATP in a living cell.

4. Simple carbohydrates are soluble in water and sweet in taste that's why are called sugar.

5. Carbohydrate contains carbon,hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of 1:2:1 respectively so therefore they are called hydrates of carbon.

6. Sugars are among the most abundant important storage molecule.

7. Carbohydrates are polyhydrosic (having many OH group) aldehyde or ketones.

8. Carbohydrate is the first product of photosynthesis.

9. Carbohydrate is also called staff of life.