Chapter 2.6, Problem 3QTC

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The difference between a “whole-grain” carbohydrate and a simple carbohydrate.

Introduction:

Carbohydrates, protein, and lipids are the three most important organic macromolecules present in our diet. Among them, carbohydrates are a major source of energy. Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the ratio of 1:2:1. On the basis of hydrolytic products, they may be classified into mono-, di- and polysaccharides. “Whole-grain” carbohydrates are the complex type of carbohydrates also known as unrefined carbohydrates.