Term:
Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate
Definition:
A group of organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and including sugars, starches, cellulose, and gums. Carbohydrates are produced through photosynthesis and serve as a major source of energy for the plants that produce them and the animals that eat those plants.
A group of organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and including sugars, starches, cellulose, and gums. Carbohydrates are produced through photosynthesis and serve as a major source of energy for the plants that produce them and the animals that eat those plants.