Carbohydrate chemistry
Definition and classification: Carbohydrates are indeed polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones. They are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. The general molecular formula for carbohydrates is Cn(H2O)n, indicating that the ratio of carbon to hydrogen to oxygen is 1:2:1. Carbohydrates are the most abundant macromolecules found in nature. They serve as a…