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Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1, serving as a major source of energy for the body. They are classified into sugars, starches, and fibers found in foods.
The simplest form of carbohydrates that serve as the building blocks for more complex carbohydrates.
A form of carbohydrate storage in animals and humans, stored primarily in the liver and muscle cells.
A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates