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Use the links provided to answer to the following questions.
You should read through all the questions BEFORE you begin so as you are reading about carbohydrates, you know what information to pay particular attention to.
1a. What elements are always present in carbohydrates?
1b. Are carbohydrates organic?
2a. Using the general formula for a carbohydrate, Why is a [carbo] - [hydrate] so named?
2b. What is the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in a carbohydrate?
3. How are monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides related?
4. What are the two general classifications of carbohydrates and how do they differ?
5. What is the main function of carbohydrates in our foods? What is the name of the process involved?