Carbohydrates and Energy

Energy is fundamental to human progress. We depend on the benefits of energy in almost all the activities that we undertake in our daily routine without being aware at the role that energy plays in our life. Rice, wheat and maize are the miracle grains due to carbohydrates present in them. They are supposed to be rich source of energy only due to these carbohydrates. They are present in many forms and each form is quite valuable in its specific role. Harvesting of this energy takes place primary from sun by photosynthesis a unique process particularly present in green plants. (jacket)