Formed by autotrophs and disassembled by nearly all living things - carbohydrates are the primary source of chemical energy for the cell. The elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen are generally found in a 1:2:1 ratio in a carbohydrate (1:00). Carbohydrates primary function is to serve as a cellular fuel as monosaccharides (1:30) and disaccharides (2:46) whereas polysaccharides provide energy storage and structural support (3:38). It is important for organisms to have an appropriate amount of glucose available for cellular respiration (4:00).The Question of the Day asks (6:19) When a glucose ring has the hydroxyl group on the same side as the CH2OH, it is in this form.Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Biology Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE