Carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are vital energy sources for living organisms, composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They have a hydrogen to oxygen ratio of 2:1. Carbohydrates can be simple, like sugars, or complex, like starch and cellulose.

What is the importance of carbohydrates for living organisms?

What elements do carbohydrates contain?

How many hydrogen atoms are present in carbohydrates compared to oxygen?

What are the two types of carbohydrates mentioned?

Can you name some complex carbohydrates?