Carbohydrates
By Katie Bennett and Megan Arimanda
Name of Polymer- Polysaccharides
Examples of Carbohydrates
Examples include glucose, fructose, galactose, sucrose, lactose, chitin, and cellulose.
Functional Groups Found in Carbohydrates
These groups include hydroxyl and carbonyl.
Common Functions of Carbohydrates
Some of these functions are providing energy, regulating blood glucose, sparing the use of proteins for energy, breaking down fatty acids, preventing ketosis, biological recognition processes, flavor and sweeteners, and providing dietary fiber.
How its Structure Allows for its Function
The structure allows the carbohydrate (sugar) to easily "dissolve" in water through hydrolysis. It can be digested by bodies since it stores energy.
Bibliography
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Helmenstine, Anne Marie. "Carbohydrates." About.com Chemistry. About.com, n.d. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. <http://chemistry.about.com/od/biochemistry/a/carbohydrates.htm>.