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Chemistry Theory  (a) What is a carbohydrate? (b) Name two types of carbohydrates and give one example…

 (a) What is a carbohydrate?

(b) Name two types of carbohydrates and give one example of each type

Explanation

(a) Carbohydrate is a compound consisting of Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen as the composing elements. Sugars E.g glucose (C(_6)H(_{12})O(_6)) natural carbohydrate polymer E.g Starch.