carbohydrates

• what are carbohydrates made up of ?

  carbon

  hydrogen

  oxygen
• what are the 3 types of carbohydrates?

  monosaccharides

  disaccharides

  polysaccharides
• Monosaccharides are composed of one sugar unit.
• Common monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, and galactose
• monosaccharides

  absorbed into the small intestine

  provide the most energy
• Disaccharides are two sugar units linked together. 
• The most important ones in the diet are lactose and maltose. 
• Polysaccharides are chains of sugar molecules that contain more than 10 sugar units
• polysaccharides

  the most important ones are starch and cellulose, but hemicellulose and pectin are also polysaccharides. 
• What are the three types of carbohydrates?

  Monosaccharide, Disaccharide, and Polysaccharide
• What are the three elements that make up a carbohydrate molecule?

  Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
• What role do carbohydrates play in animal nutrition?


  They serve as a primary energy source and contribute to structural components.
• How do carbohydrates provide energy for animals?


  They are broken down into simple sugars, such as glucose.
• What is the significance of carbohydrates for herbivores?


  They rely on carbohydrates for sustained energy to carry out bodily functions.