Carbohydrates

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  1. 3. The storage form of glucose in humans
  2. 5. A disaccharide made from glucose and fructose
  3. 7. The simplest type of carbohydrate, made of one sugar molecule
  4. 11. Macronutrient that serves as a major source of energy for the body
  5. 12. A measurement of how quickly a food supplies glucose to the blood
  6. 14. A simple carbohydrate made of two sugar molecules
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  1. 1. A polysaccharide that gives plants their structure
  2. 2. A disaccharide made from glucose and galactose
  3. 4. The sweetest natural sugar, commonly found in fruits and vegetables
  4. 5. The storage form of glucose in plants
  5. 6. The most abundant sugar and the preferred energy source for cells
  6. 8. The hard outer coating of a whole grain that provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals
  7. 9. A monosaccharide that combines with glucose to form lactose
  8. 10. A complex carbohydrate made of long chains of monosaccharides
  9. 13. A disaccharide made from two glucose molecules