explain the function of triose and pentose sugars in living organisms

Running head: ROLE OF TRIOSE AND PENTOSE SUGARS IN LIVING CREATURES 1
Role of Triose and Pentose sugars in Living creatures
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Role of Triose and Pentose sugars in Living creatures
Carbohydrates (general formula: Cx (H2O) y) can be defined as; the most abundant
organic molecules present in nature which are chiefly designed by Carbon, Hydrogen, and
Oxygen. These could be categorized as; monosaccharides (simplest so; cannot be hydrolyzed),
oligosaccharides (composed of 2-10 monosaccharide units), and polysaccharides (contain more
than ten monosaccharide units or in other words, these are polymers of monosaccharides).
Why carbohydrates are credited as; vital molecules of body this could be understood via
the example of Triose and Pentose sugars. Triose (C3H6O3 means; sugar that consists of 3 carbon
atoms) and Pentose (C5H10O5 means; sugar made up of 5 carbon atoms) both are...