Chapter 2, Problem 32CA

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The general characteristics of carbohydrates.

Introduction:

Carbohydrates are a naturally occurring most abundant biomolecules which are composed of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen. They are obtained naturally from food items such as fruits, vegetables, milk, honey, and sugarcane that are the richest sources. They are of three types such as a monosaccharide, disaccharide, and polysaccharide. Hydroxyl group is present in carbohydrates as a functional group.