Carbohydrates

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What are carbohydrates found in?

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Fruits, vegetables, grains, potatoes, pasta, breads.

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Carbohydrates are:

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Hydrophilic.

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What are examples of polysaccharides?

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Starch, glycogen, and cellulose.

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What makes up the plant cell wall and is fiber in our diets?

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Cellulose.

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What type of molecules are made primarily of elements NOT found in living organisms?

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Inorganic.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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To provide energy.

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What are the three main types of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

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What is the simplest form of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What is the process by which plants make carbohydrates?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the storage form of carbohydrates in animals?

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Glycogen.