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Carbohydrates For Nursing Students

Carbohydrates Intro and Metabolism

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Carbohydrates For Nursing Students

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  1. Carbohydrates Naseem Saba

  2. Definition Carbohydrates literally mean hydrates of carbon. carbon and hydrates ( water).Carbohydrates are compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in which the ratio of C:H:O is 1:2:1. They are carbon hydrates with a general empirical formula of: Cn(H2O)n. e.g. Glucose C6H12O6 or (CH2O)6 or C6(H2O)6 Because it was thought to have the molecular formula (CH2O)n, the ratio of H to O as in water (H2O) hence the name. Now known that not all carbohydrates obey this rule. (e.g,derivative)

  3. Origin Of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are formed by plants where the CO2 is taken from air and wate (H2O) from soil to form sugar in a process called: Photosynthesis. Function Of Carbohydrates Energy source. Storage form. Structural form.

  4. Classification Of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates, also known as saccharides There are four major classes: Monosaccharides or (simple sugar). Disaccharides: contain 2 monosaccharides. Oligosaccharides: contain 3-12 monosaccharides. Polysaccharides (complex sugars): contain more than 12 monosaccharides.

  5. Classification of Monosaccharides

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