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What is the general formula of carbohydrates?
What is the general formula of carbohydrates?
- Cn(H2O)2n
- CnH2n
- Cn(H2O)n
- CnH2nOn (correct)
Which biomolecule is responsible for long-term energy storage in organisms?
Which biomolecule is responsible for long-term energy storage in organisms?
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids (correct)
- Nucleic Acids
Which biomolecule is commonly referred to as the 'blueprint for metabolism'?
Which biomolecule is commonly referred to as the 'blueprint for metabolism'?
- Lipids
- Nucleic Acids (correct)
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
Which biomolecule is responsible for catalyzing chemical reactions in the body?
Which biomolecule is responsible for catalyzing chemical reactions in the body?
Which compound does not fit the general formula of carbohydrates?
Which compound does not fit the general formula of carbohydrates?
Flashcards
Carbohydrate formula
Carbohydrate formula
The general formula for carbohydrates is CnH2nOn.
Long-term energy storage
Long-term energy storage
Lipids are responsible for long-term energy storage in organisms.
Metabolism blueprint
Metabolism blueprint
Nucleic acids are considered the blueprint for metabolism in living organisms.
Biological catalysts
Biological catalysts
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Non-carbohydrate compound
Non-carbohydrate compound
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Study Notes
Biomolecules
- The general formula of carbohydrates is Cx(H2O)y, where x and y are whole numbers.
- Glycogen is responsible for long-term energy storage in organisms.
- DNA is commonly referred to as the 'blueprint for metabolism'.
- Enzymes are responsible for catalyzing chemical reactions in the body.
- Fiber does not fit the general formula of carbohydrates.
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