Important molecules Carbohydrates.

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Carbohydrates are important molecules used for structural support, an energy source and assist in waste management. The three main carbohydrate categories are monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides.  Monosaccharides contain one single-chain structure varying from three to seven carbon atoms. Disaccharides are two monosaccharides combined together and polysaccharides are three or more multiple chains combined together. The chemical compound nature for a monosaccharide like glucose is C3H12O6 because it has less than seven carbon atoms. The other carbohydrate chemical compounds will have around seven or more carbons because they are multi chained compounds. A great example is sucrose, the chemical compound is 2C6H12O6.

Polysaccharides are used for structural support, like plant fiber, because the human body digestive system cannot break the sugar down. The fibers help to sweep the colon to clear debris for excretion. The remaining polysaccharides are used to support bone or energy levels. Glycogen is stored in the liver to be used for ATP synthesis to moderate energy levels in the body. Disaccharides such as sucrose, lactose and maltose are used once split into the more simple monosaccharide forms for the body to digest and readily use. The body is required to break down carbohydrates when they are not a monosaccharides and when they are broken down, they release a water molecule.

When the carbohydrates are faulty or imbalanced, they will cause negative consequences. The main consequence is excess glycogen and fat. Fat will store and accumulate over time. The observation we encounter from fat storing is what we coin as being overweight or obese. Glycogen stored in the liver is also deadly. It is commonly called “fatty liver” but “fatty liver” can lead to cirrhosis of the liver. As mentioned, carbohydrates are faulty in the human body. Not all forms are readily available for use. The human body commonly needs to break down various forms. If it cannot, it has to either remove the carbohydrate or use it within the system not broken down. If the body does break the compound, it will need to be broken down correctly to release the monosaccharides and the water molecule. Carbohydrates when properly broken down are able to be used to support DNA structure. But also serve the important role for them to be used for ATP synthesis. If these carbohydrates are not readily available, energy will not be available and the human body would not be able to have DNA comparatively to sugar alone.

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