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What is the general formula for carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
- CxHy
- Cx(H2O)x
- Cx (H2O)y (correct)
- CxHyOz
Which compound does not fit into the definition of a carbohydrate based on the general formula?
Which compound does not fit into the definition of a carbohydrate based on the general formula?
- Glucose (C6H12O6)
- Rhamnose (C6H12O5)
- Sucrose
- Acetic acid (CH3COOH) (correct)
How are carbohydrates chemically defined in the text?
How are carbohydrates chemically defined in the text?
- Optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones (correct)
- Polyester compounds
- Polyhydroxy alkenes
- Aromatic hydrocarbons
What is another name for some sweet-tasting carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
What is another name for some sweet-tasting carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
Which sugar is specifically mentioned as common and used in households in the text?
Which sugar is specifically mentioned as common and used in households in the text?
Which domain of study focuses on the chemical processes within living systems?
Which domain of study focuses on the chemical processes within living systems?
Which biomolecule primarily consists of cane sugar, glucose, and starch?
Which biomolecule primarily consists of cane sugar, glucose, and starch?
What are the essential constituents of our food mentioned in the text?
What are the essential constituents of our food mentioned in the text?
What is the role of vitamins and mineral salts in living organisms?
What is the role of vitamins and mineral salts in living organisms?
What is the difference between DNA and RNA?
What is the difference between DNA and RNA?
Why are carbohydrates considered a large group of organic compounds?
Why are carbohydrates considered a large group of organic compounds?
