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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 |
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Functions of carbohydrates |
Energy and communication devices |
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Simple sugars are... |
Monosaccharides Disaccharides Oligosaccharides |
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Monosaccharides are ... |
Glucose Fructose Galactise |
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High Glucose- Low glucose- |
- diabetic condition - hypoglycemic condition |
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Disaccharides are.. |
Lactose Maltose Sucrose |
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Complex sugars: |
Starch / non-starch Fiber |
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Benefits of fiber: |
Reduces risk of bowel disorders Helps with detoxification Lowers cholesterol Balances blood sugar Improves immunity |