ABSTRACT
Carbohydrates contain many functional groups but hydroxyl (OH) and carbonyl (C=O) moieties dominate.
Carbohydrates are also referred to as saccharides, coming from the Greek ‘sakkharon’ meaning sugar.
Carbohydrates contain many functional groups but hydroxyl (OH) and carbonyl (C=O) moieties dominate.
Carbohydrates are also referred to as saccharides, coming from the Greek ‘sakkharon’ meaning sugar.