What are carbohydrates ?

Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen where the last two are in the ratio of 2 : 1 same as in water (H20). A carbohydrate is an organic compound which is broken down to release energy. Carbohydrates are represented by a general formula CnH2nOn. For example, C6H12O6 or glucose is an carbohydrate. 
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Give the names of two acidic aminoacids.

Glutamic acid and aspartic acid are acidic amino acids. 
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What are the contents of lactose ?

Lactose is a heteropolymer composed of two monosaccharides- glucose and galactose.
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Give the names of two monosaccharide sugars.


Fructose and glucose are two monosaccharides
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Give the names of two nucleotides.

Two examples of nucleotides are dATP and dGTP.
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