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Carbohydrates are produced by....

Photosynthesis: plants take in carbon dioxide from atmosphere and water from soil and combined with energy from sun; the 2 of them together create a series of complex chains called sugars

Functions of carbohydrates

Energy and communication devices

Simple sugars are...

Monosaccharides


Disaccharides


Oligosaccharides

Monosaccharides are ...

Glucose


Fructose


Galactise

High Glucose-


Low glucose-

- diabetic condition


- hypoglycemic condition

Disaccharides are..

Lactose


Maltose


Sucrose

Complex sugars:

Starch / non-starch


Fiber

Benefits of fiber:

Reduces risk of bowel disorders


Helps with detoxification


Lowers cholesterol


Balances blood sugar


Improves immunity