Carbohydrates (also referred to as glycans) have the basic composition: Monosaccharides - simple sugars, with multiple hydroxyl groups. Based on the number of carbons (e.g., 3, 4, 5, or 6) a monosaccharide is a triose, tetrose, pentose, or hexose, etc. Disaccharides - two monosaccharides covalently linked. Oligosaccharides - a few monosaccharides covalently linked.
A âperson with parental responsibilityâ means someone with the rights and responsibilities that parents have in law for their child, including the right to consent to medical treatment for them, up to the age of 18 years in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and up to 16 years in Scotland.
Anyone who has reached the age of majority is liable for most of his or her actions, whereas a minor is the legal responsibility of parents or legal guardians. The age of majority in Pennsylvania is 18. According to the statute, any individual 18 and older: 1  Has the right to enter into binding and legally enforceable contracts (thus losing the defense of minority). 2  May sue and be sued in civil court.