carbonhydrate
Carbonhydrate, a less common variant of carbohydrate, refers to a large family of organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, usually with the empirical formula (CH2O)n. The standard term in biochemistry is carbohydrate.
Carbohydrates are commonly grouped into monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides such as glucose and fructose
They provide energy via glycolysis and respiration; starch and glycogen store energy in plants and animals;
Carbohydrates occur in a wide range of foods: fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Dietary fiber, a subset