Chapter 8.2, Problem 2MI

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Definition of carbohydrate.

Introduction:

Nutrients are compounds which gives us energy, the building blocks for fixing and developing and also important to direct chemical cycles. They are either macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins etc. which required in high amount or micronutrients like zinc, copper, etc.

Explanation of Solution

Carbohydrate is an organic compound, which generally considered to be hydrates of carbon. Along with carbon, they have hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of 2:1. Examples of carbohydrates are starch, cellulose, glucose, fructose, maltose, etc.