Types of Carbs

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(„Carbs“)

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• Monosaccharides – e.g.: Glucose,^,fructose

• Disaccharides – e.g.: Maltose, sucrose, lactose

• Polysaccharides – e.g.: Starch, glycogen, chitin

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• C₆H₁₂O₆

• A Monosaccharide (single, basic sugar molecule)

• Water soluable, sweet flavour

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• Two basic sugar molecules joined together (Glucose + Fructose) -> A disaccharide

• Water soluable, tastes sweet

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• A large number of glucose molecules joined together

• Found in plant cells (produced in chloroplasts after photosynthesis)^s

• Two types: water insoluble and water soluble, does not taste sweet

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• Carbs are needed for energy

• 1 gram = 17kJ

• The carbohydrate used in cell respiration is glucose

• Glucose is found in blood plasma, which is transported to the cells

• Plants store carbs if form of starch, animals store carbs in form of glycogen

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• Carbs are mostly found in plant based food

• Plants produce their own carbs (through photosynthesis)

• Typical sources are fruits, vegetables,

grains as well as anything with added sugar