Carbohydrates have chemical bonds that are a good source of energy for living things. A monosaccharide is a carbohydrate made by plants when energy from the sun combines water and carbon dioxide.

how are two other types of carbohydrates formed? give examples of each type

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Abigayle Cherry

22 March, 19:15

Carbohydrates have chemical bonds that are a good source of energy for living things. A monosaccharide is a carbohydrate made by plants when energy from the sun combines water and carbon dioxide.

how are two other types of carbohydrates formed? give examples of each type

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Abagail Foley · Answer 1

Disaccharides are when 2 monosaccharides join together. It is formed by condensation. A water molecule is released. Example include Maltose or sucrose.

Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides joined together. It is a good store of energy. Examples are starch or glycogen

Carbohydrates have chemical bonds that are a good source of energy for living things. A monosaccharide is a carbohydrate made by plants when energy from the sun combines water and carbon dioxide.how are two other types of carbohydrates formed? give examples of each type

Carbohydrates have chemical bonds that are a good source of energy for living things. A monosaccharide is a carbohydrate made by plants when energy from the sun combines water and carbon dioxide.

how are two other types of carbohydrates formed? give examples of each type