Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305112100
Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: Carbohydrates are complex macromolecules that act as the most important source of energy in the human diet. Their empirical formula is Cn (H2O) n and is referred to as polyhydroxy aldehydes and ketones. They are classified on the basis of their structures.

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