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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
- C6H12O6
- Cn(H2O)n (correct)
- CO2
- CH4O2
Which compound is a common example of a carbohydrate?
Which compound is a common example of a carbohydrate?
- Glucose (correct)
- Lactose
- Fructose
- Sucrose
What is one of the biological functions of carbohydrates?
What is one of the biological functions of carbohydrates?
- Serving as cell membrane components that mediate some forms of intercellular communication (correct)
- Synthesis of proteins
- Production of energy in the form of ATP
- Regulation of body temperature
What is the function of carbohydrates in the synthesis of DNA and RNA?
What is the function of carbohydrates in the synthesis of DNA and RNA?
Which functional groups do carbohydrates contain?
Which functional groups do carbohydrates contain?
What is the most appropriate definition of carbohydrates?
What is the most appropriate definition of carbohydrates?
What is the main biological function of triglycerides?
What is the main biological function of triglycerides?
Which of the following is a structural component of cartilage?
Which of the following is a structural component of cartilage?
What is the main function of insulin in the body?
What is the main function of insulin in the body?
What is the primary role of eicosanoids and prostaglandins?
What is the primary role of eicosanoids and prostaglandins?
Which organic compound is not contained in proteins?
Which organic compound is not contained in proteins?
What is the primary function of hormonal proteins in the body?
What is the primary function of hormonal proteins in the body?
Which compound is responsible for providing 9 kcal of energy per gram?
Which compound is responsible for providing 9 kcal of energy per gram?
Which lipid is a structural component of cell membranes?
Which lipid is a structural component of cell membranes?
What are the primary components of proteins?
What are the primary components of proteins?
What is an example of a mixed or conjugated protein?
What is an example of a mixed or conjugated protein?
