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Macronutrients: Carbohydrates Overview by Nur Ayu Nadhirah Bt Yahya is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Carbohydrates are classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. - Monosaccharides like glucose, fructose, and galactose are the simplest form of carbohydrates. - Disaccharides are two monosaccharides bonded together, examples include sucrose, maltose, and lactose. - Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides, examples include starch, glycogen, and dietary fiber. The main function of carbohydrates is to provide energy through glucose metabolism. Carbohydrates are the prima

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Nur Ayu Nadhirah Bt Yahya

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