Carbohydrate - Revision history

Michel Lamontagne at 15:29, 3 June 2021

2021-06-03T15:29:44Z

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	'''Carbohydrates''' are a class of organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide structural support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]]. Sugars are carbohydrates.		'''Carbohydrates''' are a class of organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide structural support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]]. Sugars are carbohydrates.
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	==In situ Production==		==In situ Production==
	There is no efficient means of artificially producing carbohydrates at the moment (2021). This means that all carbohydrates, and eventually all food, since [[protein]] are built up from carbohydrates as well, must come from biological processes.		There is no efficient means of artificially producing carbohydrates at the moment (2021). This means that all carbohydrates, and eventually all food, since [[protein]] are built up from carbohydrates as well, must come from biological processes.

Michel Lamontagne at 15:29, 3 June 2021

2021-06-03T15:29:28Z

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	'''Carbohydrates''' are a class of organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]]. Sugars are carbohydrates.		'''Carbohydrates''' are a class of organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide structural support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]]. Sugars are carbohydrates.

	== In situ Production ==		==In situ Production==
	There is no efficient means of artificially producing carbohydrates at the moment (2021). This means that all carbohydrates, and eventually all food, since [[protein]] are built up from carbohydrates as well, must come from biological processes.		There is no efficient means of artificially producing carbohydrates at the moment (2021). This means that all carbohydrates, and eventually all food, since [[protein]] are built up from carbohydrates as well, must come from biological processes.

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	==Open Issues==		==Open Issues==

	*~~What~~ carbohydrates ~~can~~ be produced artificially?		*Can any carbohydrates be produced artificially?

	[[category:Diet and Nutrition]]		[[category:Diet and Nutrition]]

Michel Lamontagne at 15:25, 3 June 2021

2021-06-03T15:25:37Z

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	'''Carbohydrates''' are a class of organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]]. Sugars are carbohydrates.		'''Carbohydrates''' are a class of organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]]. Sugars are carbohydrates.

			== In situ Production ==
			There is no efficient means of artificially producing carbohydrates at the moment (2021). This means that all carbohydrates, and eventually all food, since [[protein]] are built up from carbohydrates as well, must come from biological processes.

			[[Plants]] may be grown in [[Greenhouse\|greenhouses]] or grow rooms. Unicellular organisms may grow in [[Biological reactors\|biological reactors]], while unicellular plants may grow in algae reactors.

	==Energy Storage==		==Energy Storage==

Michel Lamontagne: /* Structural Support */

2021-06-03T15:12:09Z

Structural Support

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	==Structural Support==		==Structural Support==
	[[Chitin]] is used by [[insects]] and other [[arthropods]] for support and protection. Cell walls made of [[cellulose]] are a defining characteristic of plants. This carbohydrate, in concert with [[lignin]], provides the majority of the ~~stregnth~~ needed for trees to support their own weight.		[[Chitin]] is used by [[insects]] and other [[arthropods]] for support and protection. Cell walls made of [[cellulose]] are a defining characteristic of plants. This carbohydrate, in concert with [[lignin]], provides the majority of the stregth needed for trees to support their own weight.

	==Open Issues==		==Open Issues==

Michel Lamontagne at 02:13, 18 May 2019

2019-05-18T02:13:35Z

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	'''Carbohydrates''' are a class of organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]].		'''Carbohydrates''' are a class of organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]]. Sugars are carbohydrates.

	==Energy Storage==		==Energy Storage==
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	==Open Issues==		==Open Issues==
	* What carbohydrates can be produced artificially?
			*What carbohydrates can be produced artificially?

	[[category:Diet and Nutrition]]		[[category:Diet and Nutrition]]

Jburk at 20:16, 18 December 2018

2018-12-18T20:16:15Z

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	* What carbohydrates can be produced artificially?		* What carbohydrates can be produced artificially?

	[[category:~~chemistry~~]]		[[category:Diet and Nutrition]]

Laertes at 23:40, 15 December 2008

2008-12-15T23:40:42Z

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	'''Carbohydrates''' are organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]].		'''Carbohydrates''' are a class of organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]].

	==Energy Storage==		==Energy Storage==
	[[Starch]], [[glucose]], and [[fructose]] are used for energy storage ~~in many~~ plants.		Many carbohydrates such as [[Starch]], [[glucose]], [[lactose]], and [[fructose]] are used for energy storage by plants and [[animals]].

	==Structural Support==		==Structural Support==
	[[Chitin]] is used by [[insects]] and other [[arthropods]] for support and protection. Cell walls made of [[cellulose]] are a defining characteristic of plants. This carbohydrate provides the majority of the stregnth needed for trees to support their own weight.		[[Chitin]] is used by [[insects]] and other [[arthropods]] for support and protection. Cell walls made of [[cellulose]] are a defining characteristic of plants. This carbohydrate, in concert with [[lignin]], provides the majority of the stregnth needed for trees to support their own weight.

	==Open Issues==		==Open Issues==
			* What carbohydrates can be produced artificially?

			[[category:chemistry]]

Laertes: Changing redirect - will explain in talk page

2008-12-14T23:24:20Z

Changing redirect - will explain in talk page

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	~~#redirect~~ [[~~Hydrocarbons~~]]		'''Carbohydrates''' are organic molecules used to store [[energy]] and provide support. They are an important part of the [[human]] diet. Most carbohydrates will be produced by [[plants]] in [[greenhouse\|greenhouses]].

			==Energy Storage==
			[[Starch]], [[glucose]], and [[fructose]] are used for energy storage in many plants.

			==Structural Support==
			[[Chitin]] is used by [[insects]] and other [[arthropods]] for support and protection. Cell walls made of [[cellulose]] are a defining characteristic of plants. This carbohydrate provides the majority of the stregnth needed for trees to support their own weight.

			==Open Issues==

Rfc: Redirecting to Hydrocarbons

2008-12-14T18:50:33Z

Redirecting to Hydrocarbons

New page

#redirect [[Hydrocarbons]]