what is carbohydrates? explain it's classification also in detail??
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Carbohydrates are divided into four types: monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides consist of a simple sugar; that is, they have the chemical formula C6H12O6. Disaccharides are two simple sugars.
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what is carbohydrates? explain its classification also in detail??
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- They are known as the hydrates of carbon.
- They are the main source of energy.
- They are also instant source of energy.
- It is first respiratory substrate.
- compound of C, H and O in which ratio of H and O is 2 : 1, so they are also called as hydrates of carbon. Generalized formula of carbohydrate is Cx( H2O)y.
- example:::- C6H12O6 or C6(H2O)6.
- Simple carbohydrates which are soluble in water and sweet in taste are known as sugar.
classification of carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are classified in three categories on the basis of number of monosaccharides obtained on hydrolysis.
1.)Monosaccharides
1.)Monosaccharides2.)Oligosaccharides
1.)Monosaccharides2.)Oligosaccharides 3.)polysaccharides
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