NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many categories of carbohydrates are there?
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
There are no categories
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Food contains three types of carbohydrates: sugar, starches and fiber.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common and abundant forms are sugars, fibers, and starches. Foods high in carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. Carbohydrates provide the body with glucose, which is converted to energy used to support bodily functions and physical activity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Based on the chemical structures, simple carbohydrates can be divided into two categories, namely monosaccharides (single sugar molecule) and disaccharides (two single sugar molecules joined together). Glucose, fructose and galactose are the three monosaccharides important in nutrition.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates are classified into three subtypes: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

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