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Define carbohydrate.

Name: Problem 6, Chapter 20: Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
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   Define carbohydrate.

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

Frederick A.… 10th Edition

Chapter 20, Problem 6

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Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a class of organic compounds composed primarily of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, often following an empirical formula like (CH2O)n. They play critical roles in biological systems by providing energy storage, serving as structural components, and participating in cellular recognition and signaling. Depending on their complexity, carbohydrates range from simple sugars (monosaccharides) to more complex forms (disaccharides and polysaccharides) that are essential for various physiological functions.

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