Define carbohydrate

Q: The most fundamental (i.e. basic unit) of polysaccharides is (are):   Select one: a.…

A: Monosaccharides

Q: Distinguish among different forms of carbohydratemolecules, including monosaccharides,…

A: Chemically carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.  It’s found in abundant amount in…

Q: Create a flowchart to show the similarities and differences between the 3 major categories of…

A: Carbohydrates These are the most common type of organic compounds that are used to store energy.…

Q: Define big and tiny proteins.

A: Proteins are made up of smaller monomers which are known as amino acids. A protein molecule consists…

Q: Describe how simple carbohydrates are linked to form complex carbohydrates.

A: Introduction: A carbohydrate is a major macromolecule in the body that has carbon(C), hydrogen (H),…

Q: Why/when can carbohydrates form rings?

A: Although carbohydrate molecules do exist to a very small extent in their open-chain form, they…

Q: What is carbohydrates? What functions do carbohydrates serve in living organism?

A: Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or polyhydroxy ketones, or compounds that can be hydrolyzed…

Q: List the five different types of fat

A: Fat is an essential nutrient that provides energy and insulation and aids in vitamin absorption.…

Q: Explain how carbohydrates are built. Examples and functions?

A: Animals and human beings do not have the capability to prepare their own food. This is why they are…

Q: Explain the types of carbohydrates with examples for each.

A: Carbohydrates are biomolecules having mostly the atoms of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They have…