A Closer Look at Nutrition: Carbohydrates

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  1. 4. is the process through which plants use sunlight to create energy sources
  2. 6. two monosaccharides linked together
  3. 11. organic compounds which provide the body with energy
  4. 12. simplest form of carbohydrates; single units of sugar
  5. 13. the cell wall of plants
  6. 14. is the process that breaks down disaccharides and polysaccharides; a
  7. 16. large molecules often made up of hundreds or thousands of
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  1. 1. linked together
  2. 2. synthesis is the process through which disaccharides and polysaccharides are formed; a compound forms a water molecule which is then extracted
  3. 3. medical condition caused by blood glucose levels not being regulated properly by the body
  4. 5. organic compounds with the same chemical formula but different atomic structures
  5. 7. carbohydrates low in sugar and fat, but rich in fiber and other nutrients should make up the majority of the carbohydrates in a diet
  6. 8. simple sugar with the chemical formula C6H12O6
  7. 9. molecule is added to a compound to break the bond and form separate molecules
  8. 10. a hormone released by the pancreas which helps regulate blood glucose levels
  9. 15. carbohydrates sources for quick fixes of energy, including many monosaccharides and disaccharides
  10. 17. the pigment responsible for giving plants a green color