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Carbohydrate

Carbohydrate. Large group of organic compounds made up of C,H and O. General formula C x (H2O) x Divided in three groups Major constituents of most plants 60-90% of the dry mass. Source of energy (starch) and supporting materials (cell walls). Common monosaccharide. (CnH 2 O)n.

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Carbohydrate

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  1. Carbohydrate • Large group of organic compounds made up of C,H and O. • General formula Cx(H2O)x • Divided in three groups • Major constituents of most plants 60-90% of the dry mass. • Source of energy (starch) and supporting materials (cell walls)

  2. Common monosaccharide (CnH2O)n

  3. Formation of a glycosidic bond. http://staff.jccc.net/PDECELL/biochemistry/sucrosesyn.gif

  4. Polysaccharides

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