1.Carbohydrates Polyhydroxy compounds (poly-alcohols) that contain a carbonyl (C=O) group Elemental composition Cx(H2O)y About 80% of human caloric intake >90% dry matter…
CARBOHYDRATES STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS Erwin D. Abueva, M.D. August 2009 INTRODUCTION Carbohydrates are aldehyde or ketone derivatives of the polyhydric alcohols and their…
Carbohydrates z Polyhydroxy compounds (poly-alcohols) that contain a carbonyl (C=O) group z Elemental composition Cx(H2O)y z About 80% of human caloric intake z >90% dry…