Jan 23, 2026 · A carbohydrate is a naturally occurring compound, or a derivative of such a compound, with the general chemical formula C x (H 2 O) y, made up of molecules of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), …

The carbon (C) atoms are bonded to hydrogen atoms (―H), hydroxyl groups (―OH; see functional group), and carbonyl groups (―C=O), whose combinations, order, and geometric arrangement lead …

Jan 9, 2026 · glucose, one of a group of carbohydrates known as simple sugars (monosaccharides). Glucose (from Greek glykys; “sweet”) has the molecular formula C 6 H 12 O 6. It is found in fruits …

Jan 10, 2026 · Homopolysaccharides composed of glucose include glycogen and starch —the storage carbohydrates of animals and plants, respectively—as well as cellulose, the important structural …

A molecule of glucose consists of 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms; the chemical formula of glucose is C 6 H 12 O 6 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Plants use the energy of …

Dec 17, 2025 · As a chemical term, “sugar” usually refers to all carbohydrates of the general formula C n (H 2 O) n. Sucrose is a disaccharide, or double sugar, being composed of one molecule of glucose …

Jan 8, 2026 · As a chemical term, “sugar” usually refers to all carbohydrates of the general formula C n (H 2 O) n. Sucrose is a disaccharide, or double sugar, being composed of one molecule of glucose …

Jan 31, 2026 · A dilute (approximately 5 percent by volume) solution of acetic acid produced by fermentation and oxidation of natural carbohydrates is called vinegar; a salt, ester, or acylal of acetic …

Jan 16, 2026 · Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is …

Jan 23, 2026 · sucrose, organic compound, colourless sweet-tasting crystals that dissolve in water. Sucrose (C 12 H 22 O 11) is a disaccharide; hydrolysis, by the enzyme invertase, yields “ invert …