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Carbohydrates are classified into four main categories based on their structure:
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<li>Monosaccharides: These are the simplest form of carbohydrates and cannot be broken down further into smaller units. They consist of a single sugar molecule and include glucose, fructose, and galactose.</li>
<li>Disaccharides: These are made up of two monosaccharides joined together through a glycosidic bond. Examples include sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose), and maltose (glucose + glucose).</li>
<li>Oligosaccharides: These are made up of 3-10 monosaccharide units joined together. They are commonly found in plant cell walls and some types of bacteria.</li>
<li>Polysaccharides: These are made up of more than 10 monosaccharide units joined together. They include starch (found in plants), glycogen (found in animals), and cellulose (found in plant cell walls)</li>
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4 stypes
monosaccharides
diasaccharides olisaccharides
polsaccharides
monosaccharide disaccharide polysaccharide oligosaccharide
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