Large biological molecule, or macromolecule, consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) atoms.

Simple sugars that are the building blocks of polysaccharides, (Glucose)

A molecule made up of two monosaccharide sugars, (Fructose)

A sugar molecule made up of many monossacharides, mostly used for energy storage,(Amylose)

A carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. Used as energy storage.

Generalized name for sweet, short-chain, soluble carbohydrates

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Terms	Definitions
Carbohydrates	Large biological molecule, or macromolecule, consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) atoms.
Monosaccharides	Simple sugars that are the building blocks of polysaccharides, (Glucose)
Disaccharide	A molecule made up of two monosaccharide sugars, (Fructose)
Polysaccharide	A sugar molecule made up of many monossacharides, mostly used for energy storage,(Amylose)
Starches	A carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. Used as energy storage.
Sugars	Generalized name for sweet, short-chain, soluble carbohydrates
Lipids