Carbohydrates
What are they? Carbs are compounds made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), & oxygen (O) CHO
Types of Carbs
Monosaccharides (monomers) Simple sugars C:H:O are in a 1:2:1 ratio Examples: Glucose – energy for cells Fructose – makes fruit sweet Galactose – sugar in milk
Glucose, Fructose, & Galactose All are written C6H12O6 Their structures are different! Same chemical formula, but different structural formula
Disaccharides 2 monomers added together Example: Table Sugar = glucose + fructose
Polysaccharides 3 or more monomers added together
How are carbs stored? Glycogen in animals Starch in plants Cellulose