Question

Carbohydrates are generally called saccharides.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Carbohydrates:

1. Saccharides are organic compounds containing sugars.
2. They are generally made of three elements, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
3. Saccharides include sugars, starch, and cellulose.
4. Carbohydrate is also a saccharide since it is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
5. Carbohydrate is the main nutrient in foods and drinks.
6. It is the main source of energy for the human body.
7. They occur in form of sugars, starches, dietary fibers, etc.
8. Carbohydrates are synthesized by plants by the process of photosynthesis from carbon dioxide, water, and in presence of sunlight.
9. Carbohydrates are classified into monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides depending upon the number of sugars in them.

Final answer: The given statement is true.