Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates Carbo = carbon (C) hydrate= water (H2O) Recognizing a carb – Use the 1:2:1 ratio C H2 O 1 carbon: 2 hydrogen: 1 oxygen Which are carbohydrates? C12H6O12 C20H20O10 C6H6O12 C8H4O8 C6H12O6 C4H8O4 C12H6O6 C7H20O7 C5H10O5 C18H63O9 C5H10O5

Carbohydrates Two types: Simple sugars: Simple sugars Complex carbohydrates Simple sugars: Monosaccharides & disaccharides Function: provide quick energy Example: glucose & sucrose

Dehydration synthesis Dehydration = taking water out Synthesis = putting together This is how bigger carbs are made

Carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates: Polysaccharides Function: energy storage and structural support Examples: starch, cellulose, chitin

Hydrolysis Reaction Hydro = water Lysis = to break This is how carbs are broken down.