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Carbohydrates are a broad class of organic compounds that serve as a primary source of energy for many organisms and as essential structural components in plants and some invertebrates. Chemically, they consist mainly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically with a general formula close to (CH2O)n. They range from simple sugars to complex polymers and play roles in energy storage, cell signaling, and structural integrity.
Monosaccharides such as glucose, fructose, and galactose are the fundamental units of carbohydrates. Disaccharides, including sucrose,
In metabolism, carbohydrates are broken down to glucose, which is used to produce ATP through glycolysis and