what are carbohydrates and their structure
Carbohydrates consist of the elements carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) with a ratio of hydrogen twice that of carbon and oxygen. Carbohydrates include sugars, starches, cellulose and many other compounds found in living organisms. In their basic form, carbohydrates are simple sugars or monosaccharides.
1. Simple Carbohydrates: Simple carbohydrates have a simple molecular structure and are made up of 1 or 2 sugar molecules. These are carbs laden foods that can be digested easily by the system due to their simple structure. On consumption, these sugars are quickly absorbed by the body in the form of glucose.