Glucose
#biology #science Sugars are the building blocks of carbohydrates, made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxegen. Sugars come from plants formed by photosynthesis.
Forms of Sugar
| Type | How many sugars | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Monosaccharides | 1 | Glucose, Fructose, Galactose |
| Disaccharides | 2 | Maltose, Sucrose, Lactose |
| Polysaccharides | 2+ | Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose |
Starch is the storage carbohydrate used by plants in food such as wheat, barley and root vegetables. Plants store glucose as starch.
