Carbohydrates: Classification, Structures, Properties and functions of monosaccharides, polysaccharides, heteropolysaccharides
The PPT explains classification, structure, properties and function of carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are
- Polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones and their derivatives or as substances that yield one of these compounds on hydrolysis.
- Most abundant biomolecules in the earth
- Hydrates of Carbon
- General formula, Cx(H2O)y or Cn(H2O)n
- Also known as saccharides (sakcharon = sugar or sweetness) since many of the relatively small molecular weight have a sweet taste.
- Plants are considerably richer in carbohydrates in comparison to the animals
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