Can you provide examples for each category of carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are organic compounds that play a crucial role in providing energy to the body. There are three main categories of carbohydrates: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates and include glucose, fructose, and galactose. Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides combine and include sucrose (glucose + fructose), lactose (glucose + galactose), and maltose (glucose + glucose). Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates composed of long chains of monosaccharides and include starch (found in potatoes and grains), glycogen (found in animal tissues), and cellulose (found in plant cell walls). Each category of carbohydrates serves specific functions in the body and can be found in various food sources.

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