Carbohydrates
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Monosaccharide
The name of Carbohydrates' monomer is Monosaccharide.
Bread
Representation of Carbohydrates
Monosaccharide
This is a picture of a Monosaccharide.
Pasta
Representation of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are made from joining H2O and CO2 during Photosynthesis.
Examples
Some examples of Carbohydrates:
Monomers
Glucose
Fructose
Galactose
Polymers
Starch (Amylose)
Glycogen
Cellulose
Chitin
Common Functions
The three main functions of Carbohydrates:
Energy Storage for Cells
Structural Support for Cells
Cell Communication
AS OCR Biology - Carbohydrates
Credits
For further reading, visit this site:
http://www.biology.iupui.edu/biocourses/N100/2k4ch3carbolipidnotes.html