Carbohydrates participate in a wide range of functions:
- Carbohydrates are most abundant dietary source of energy for all organisms.
- They supply energy and serve as storage form of energy.
- Carbohydrates such as glucose, fructose, starch, glycogen, etc. provide energy for functioning of living organisms.
- Carbohydrates are utilized as raw materials for several industries. For e.g., paper, plastics, textiles etc.
- Polysaccharides like cellulose act as chief structural material for cell walls in plants.
- Carbohydrates participate in cellular functions such as cell growth, adhesion and fertilization.
