Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Define carbohydrates....

Define carbohydrates.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The compounds which are primarily produced by plants and form a very large group of naturally occuring organic compound are called carbohydrates . Eg : Glucose, Fructose, Stratch.
`to` carbohydrates are the polyhydroxy aldehydes (or) ketones.
Doubtnut Promotions Banner Mobile Dark
|

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • BIOMOLECULES

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise DAM SURE SAQ|10 Videos

  • BIOMOLECULES

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise INTEX QUESTIONS|7 Videos

  • ANDHRA PRADESH MARCH-2019

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise SECTION-C|5 Videos

  • CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE

    VIKRAM PUBLICATION ( ANDHRA PUBLICATION)|Exercise Intex questions|5 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Explain the classification of carbohydrates.

Write notes on importance of carbohydrates.

Knowledge Check

  • The letter 'D' in carbohydrates represents

    A
    direct synthesis of carbohydrates
    B
    dextorortation of sugar
    C
    mutarotation of sugar
    D
    configuration of sugar

  • The glycosidic linkage in carbohydrates is

    A
    Link between two carbon atoms in a carbohydrate by a covalent bond
    B
    Link between a carbon atom and an oxygen atom
    C
    Link between carbon atoms in a carbohydrate through an oxygen atom formed by elemination of water
    D
    None of these

  • Conversion of fats into carbohydrates is a part of

    A
    HMP pathway
    B
    Glyoxylate cycle
    C
    EMP pathway
    D
    TCA cycle

    • Similar Questions

    Explore conceptually related problems

    YES/NO QUESTION Potato is rich in carbohydrates.

    Write a note on the classification of carbohydrates. Mention the important polysaccharides.

    Mary read somewhere that conge (ganji) contains carbohydrates. Explain test you suggested her to confirm it.

    What are carbohydrates ? Write some food items rich in carbohydrates

    The following carbohydrate is

    Home
    Profile