Biochemistry — Introduction to Carbohydrates + 5 more topics

Carbohydrates are organic molecules with the general formula (CH₂O)n, meaning they contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, typically with hydrogen and oxygen in the same 2:1 ratio as water. They're incredibly diverse and play several critical roles, from energy storage to structural support.

Monosaccharides are simple sugars, meaning they can't be broken down into smaller sugar units. They're the basic units (monomers) from which more complex carbohydrates (disaccharides, polysaccharides) are built.

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