Carbohydrates are a group of biomolecules consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1. They serve as the primary energy source for living organisms and are also involved in structural functions.
Complex carbohydrates formed by the polymerization of multiple monosaccharide units, serving roles in energy storage (like starch) and structural support (like cellulose).
A metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP (adenosine triphosphate), demonstrating one way that cells utilize carbohydrates