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In that section you'll find various types of carbohydrates, whether they're monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, or polysaccharides. At DC Fine Chemicals, as suppliers of fine chemicals, we offer a wide range of carbohydrates so you can find everything you need on our website.
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Carbohydrates are biomolecules composed of three essential elements: hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen, with the latter in a lower proportion than the other two.
The primary function of these biomolecules in living organisms is to contribute to the immediate provision and acquisition of energy to supply both the brain and the nervous system.
This activity, in both monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides, is facilitated by amylase, an enzyme that aids in the breakdown of the glucose molecule.
Types of carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides. Comprised of a single molecule, monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates. Their simplicity makes them the primary source of energy for the body, used as fuels and fulfilling biosynthesis or anabolism, which is the set of procedures for cell formation. It's worth noting that when they're not needed for this formation, they convert into polysaccharides.
- Disaccharides. This group of carbohydrates arises from the union of two monosaccharide molecules. Therefore, sucrose, lactose, maltose, and cellobiose are the most common disaccharides.
- Oligosaccharides. These carbohydrates have a variable structure, as they can be formed between three and nine monosaccharide molecules, all linked by bonds. Sometimes, these molecules can be released through a hydrolysis process.
- Polysaccharides. Polysaccharides are the most complex carbohydrates as they're formed by chains of more than ten monosaccharides. Their main function is structural and energy storage in living organisms. Common polysaccharides include glycogen, starch, cellulose, amylose, and chitin.