To recognize how carbohydrates function in living cells, we must understand their chemical structure. The structure of carbohydrates determines how energy is stored in carbohydrate bonds during photosynthesis and how breaking these bonds releases energy during cellular respiration.
Measuring spoons. A tablespoon is a large spoon used for eating or serving. In most English-speaking countries, it is a large spoon used for serving, while in parts of Canada it is the largest type of spoon used for eating from a bowl. By extension, the term is used as a measure of volume in cooking.n these regions, one tablespoon is approximately 15 mL, which is about 1â2 US fl oz. In some places like the US, the tablespoon was historically defined as 1â2 US fl oz (2 tbsp. = 1 US fl oz).
Liquid and dry ingredients conversion tables. Not all tablespoons are the same. The Australian tablespoon is 20 ml; the British tablespoon is 17.7 ml. In most Canadian recipes, the tablespoon is 15 ml., while the American tablespoon is 14.2 ml. In British, Australian and sometimes Canadian recipes, the âimperial pintâ is used which is 20 fluid ounces. American and sometimes Canadian recipes use the American pint of 16 fluid ounces.