Question

What are carbohydrates made of?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates:

1. Carbohydrate is a molecule made up of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O), with a hydrogen-oxygen molecule proportion of 2:1 (as in water), and thus the observational equation C_m(H₂O)_n.
2. Carbohydrates are macronutrients, which means they are one of the three primary sources of energy, or calories, in the body.
3. They are sugars, starches, and filaments found in organic foods, grains, vegetables, and dairy products.
4. Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy.
5. They are called sugars because they contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen at the compound level.
6. Carbohydrates provide fuel for the sensory system as well as energy for working muscles.
7. Sugars can be delegated simply or complexly.
8. Simple starches contain only a few sugars, such as fructose, whereas complex carbs (polysaccharides) contain at least three sugars.