Uses of Carbohydrates

Some of the most common uses of carbohydrates are:

• Energy Source: The body uses carbohydrates as its main energy source. An easy sugar to digest, glucose provides cells with the energy currency they need to function: adenosine triphosphate, or ATP.
• Storage of Energy: Starch is the form in plants, and glycogen is the type in mammals. In times of high energy demand or restricted glucose intake, these storage forms enable organisms to store surplus glucose for later use.
• Structural Support: Cell walls and exoskeletons, respectively, receive stiffness and structural support from certain carbohydrates, such as chitin in fungi and arthropods and cellulose in plants.
• Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are involved in the identification and communication between cells in the body. They are a component of glycolipids and glycoproteins, which are crucial for immunological response, cell adhesion, and cell signaling.
• Dietary Fiber: Although some carbohydrates, such as dietary fiber, are indigestible to humans, they are essential for preserving intestinal health. Fiber helps encourage regular bowel movements, gives stool more volume, and may guard against constipation and other digestive issues.

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• Galactose 
• Glucose Chemical Formula
• Maltose Formula
• Lactose Formula 
• Sucrose(C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁)

Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. They are classified based on their structure and complexity such as Simple and Complex Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates play crucial roles in various biological processes, including energy storage, structural support, cell-cell recognition, and cell signaling.

In this article, we will discuss all the various classifications of carbohydrates such as Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Oligosaccharides, and Polysaccharides.