Carbohydrates
By: Rishav Rout and Sid Vadduri
Name of polymer: polysaccharide
Examples of Carbohydrates
- Glucose
- Fructose
- galactose
- sucrose
Functional Groups
Aldehynes, ketones, and alcohols.
Function of Carbohydrate
- major of fuel for metabolism
- regulation of blood glucose
- sparing use of proteins for energy
- dietary fiber
- breakdown of fatty acids and preventing ketosis
Structure-Function Relationship
The hexagonal shape of the carbohydrate allows for the easy storage of sugars.
Their size often times not soluble in water.
Bibliography
"CARBOHYDRATES." SparkNotes. SparkNotes, n.d. Web. 28 Oct. 2013.