Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates Definition:

Carbohydrates, commonly referred to as sugars, are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones with molecular formula CxH2xOx.

Carbohydrates Explained:

Carbohydrates form one of the major macronutrient compounds for living organisms. Energy, in the form of ATP, is derived from carbohydrates. Let’s look at the most common known carbohydrate, glucose: