Write the significance of carbohydrates.

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Significances of carbohydrates are as follows: 

1. Carbohydrates provide energy for metabolism. 

2. Glucose is the main substrate for ATP synthesis. 

3. Lactose, a disaccharide present in the milk provides energy to babies. 

4. Polysaccharide serves as a structural component of cell membrane, cell wall and reserved food as starch and glycogen.

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