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what elements are in carbohydrates

carbon, hydrogen and oxygeen

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what are the 3 types of carbohydrates

monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides

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functions of carbohydrates

  • energy supply for cells

  • energy storage (starch, glycogen)

  • structural components (cellulose)

  • building blocks for biological molecules (deoxyribose and ribose)

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main function for each type of carbohydrate

  • monosaccharides - energy source

  • disaccharide - transport form

  • polysaccharide - storage form