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Carbohydrates are the most abundant organic molecules in nature. The name carbohydrate literally means “hydrates of carbon”.

“Carbohydrates may be defined as polyhydroxyaldehydes or ketones or compounds which produce them on hydrolysis.”

Empirical formula of carbohydrates is (C.H₂O)_n where n ≤ 3.

Function of carbohydrates:

1. Carbohydrates are the most  abundant dietary source of energy for all organism.
2. Carbohydrates are precursors many organic compounds.
3. Carbohydrates participates in the structure of cell membrane and cellular function such as cell growth and adhesion
4. Carbohydrates are the structural components of many organisms. Continue reading →