- Carbohydrate consist of the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
- The H : O ratio in all carbohydrate molecules is 2 : 1.
- Examples of carbohydrate include starch, sugar, glycogen and cellulose.
- Excess carbohydrates are stored in the form of glycogen in the liver. Some are converted to fat and stored in the adipose tissues below the skin and around organs.
- There are three types of carbohydrates:
- Monosaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Polysaccharides