Understanding What Are the Three Main Types of Carbohydrate Structures
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According to scientific estimates, over 100 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide and water are converted into carbohydrates by the Earth each year. This vital biomolecule is defined structurally into three main types of carbohydrate structures: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides, each with distinct functions and properties.
