What are carbohydrates broken down into?

Carbohydrates are complex organic molecules that are very important in the life of any cell. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy. When oxidized, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose. If we speak in terms, then under the influence of enzymes, polysaccharides (carbohydrates) break down into monosaccharides (glucose). Glucose is also broken down into structural units – carbon dioxide and water. This releases a large amount of energy. It is stored in the form of ATP and used for various processes.