Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates
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• Made from atoms of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and
  oxygen (O)
• Examples are starch, glycogen (stored form of
  glucose) and sugars
• Carbohydrates are the bodys primary source of
  energy.

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Carbohydrates are produced in nature by plants in
a process called
Photosynthesis
Carbohydrates are broken down in the body in a
process called
Cellular Respiration
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Types of Sugars

• Monosaccharides (simple sugars) glucose,
  fructose and galactose

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Types of Sugars

• Disaccharides (2 monosaccharides bound together)
  Sucrose and lactose

Sugar Cane
Sugar Beets
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Types of Sugars

• Polysaccharides (Complex carbohydrates) starch,
  cellulose, and glycogen

Storage molecules for plants
Animal starch
Plant support
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Sources of carbohydrates

• Desserts (Cookies and cakes)
• Fruits
• Breads
• Pasta
• Potatoes