Carbohydrates

6. the process through which plants use sunlight to create energy sources
10. simplest form of carbohydrates; single units of sugar
11. Carbohydrates sources of quick fixes for energy, including many monosaccharides and disaccharides
12. simple sugar with chemical formula C6H12O6
13. the process which breaks down disaccharides and polysaccharides; a water molecule is added to a compound to break the bond and form separate molecules
15. Synthesis the process through which disaccharides and polysaccharides are formed; a compound forms a water molecule which is then extracted

1. organic compounds which provide the body with energy
2. two monosaccharides linked together
3. the pigment responsible for giving plants a green color
4. the cell wall of plants
5. organic compounds with the same chemical formula but different atomic structures
7. Carbohydrates low in sugar and fat, but rich in fiber and other nutrients; should make up the majority of carbohydrates in a diet
8. large molecules, often made up of hundreds or thousands of Monosaccharides linked together
9. a hormone released by the pancreas which helps to regulate blood glucose levels
14. medical condition caused by blood glucose levels not being regulated properly by the body