11 Questions
What is the general formula typically associated with carbohydrates?
Cx (H2O)y
Which compound does not fit the definition of a carbohydrate despite fitting the general formula C2 (H2O)2?
Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
How can carbohydrates be chemically defined?
Polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones
What are some sweet-tasting carbohydrates also known as?
Sugars
Which common sugar is typically used in households?
Sucrose
Which domain of study focuses on the chemical processes within living systems?
Biochemistry
What are some essential constituents of our food mentioned in the text?
Proteins and Carbohydrates
What is the primary source of production for Carbohydrates?
Plants
Which biomolecule is responsible for storing genetic information in organisms?
Nucleic Acids
What is the main focus of Unit 10 as mentioned in the text?
Characteristics of Biomolecules
Which group of organic compounds do cane sugar, glucose, and starch belong to?
Carbohydrates
Test your knowledge on the chemical processes within living systems and the composition of complex biomolecules like carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Explore how proteins and carbohydrates are essential components of our food.
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