Carbohydrates exist as either individual units called monomers or polymers, long

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Carbohydrates exist as either individual units called monomers or polymers, long chains of monomers bonded together. Single monomers are called _____ and include _____. These types of molecules are typically used for _____ or, in the case of RNA and DNA, for storage of genetic information. Groups of two monomers are called _____ and include These types of molecules are typically transported and can be metabolized into _____. Groups of three or more monomers are called _____ and include These types of molecules are typically used for _____ and for structural support. immediate energy disaccharides starch long-term storage monosaccharides polysaccharides glucose fat polymers protein monomers maltose

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1. polysaccharides or dissacharides, long chains of monosaccharides bonded together.
2. Single monomers are called monosaccharides and include glucose.
3. immediate energy.
4, disaccharides, maltose
6. polysaccharides, starch
7. Long time storage

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