Describe the different types of carbohydrates with examples. 

Carbohydrates are classified into three types:

1. Monosaccharides (Simple Sugars):

Structure: Single sugar unit

Examples: Glucose, Fructose, Galactose

Function: Provide quick energy

2. Disaccharides (Double Sugars):

Structure: Two sugar units

Examples: Sucrose (Glucose + Fructose), Lactose (Glucose + Galactose)

Function: Found in milk, fruits, and sugarcane

3. Polysaccharides (Complex Sugars):

Structure: Long chains of sugar molecules

Examples: Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose

Function:

Starch – Energy storage in plants

Glycogen – Energy storage in animals

Cellulose – Provides structure in plant cell walls

Importance of Carbohydrates:

Primary source of energy

Helps in digestion

Supports cell structure