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Types of carbohydrates
Sugar-provides energy ( C6H12O6+6O2=6CO2+6H2O) Starch-provides energy Fibre-prevents constipation, prevents cancer of the bowel
Structure of fibre
Cellulose- plant cell walls glued together to make rigid structure Chitin- cell walls of fungi, insect cuticles
Metabolic
Energy source-respiration of glucose
Storage
Energy story- Starch ( in plants ) Glycogen ( in animals )
Test for reducing sugar
Add Benedict’s solution, heat but do not boil, if reducing sugar present turns blue to red
Note 
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