Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Krishnan: Different types of carbohydrates (5)


Bananas (Musa acuminata) contain high levels of fructose, a monosaccharide. Found at 42.24°N 71.6003°W. 


Leaves contain Cellulose, a structural polysaccharide. Found at 42.24°N 71.6003°W. 


Sugar is a disaccharide (glucose + fructose) which forms Sucrose. Found at 42.24°N 71.6003°W. 


Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) contain starch, a storage polysaccharide. Found at 42.24°N 71.6003°W. 


Milk contains lactose, a disaccharide made up of glucose and galactose. Found at 42.24°N 71.6003°W.


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