Frayer Model
DEFINITION
CHARACTERISTICS
Biomolecule composed of
C,H,O in a 1:2:1 ratio
respectively
EXAMPLES/MODELS
Sugars
Starches
Cellulose
Glycogen
Glucose
In general, used for short term
energy storage
Show a range of solubility
(ability to dissolve)
Found in breads, crackers,
grains, chips, etc
Largest component of human
diet
Made of sugar subunits
(smaller repeating parts) or a
chain of sugars
Carbohydrate
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