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What is a carbohydrate?
A biomolecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
What is the hydrogen-oxygen atom ratio in carbohydrates?
2:1
What is the empirical formula of carbohydrates?
Cm(H2O)n
Are all carbohydrates conform to the stoichiometric definition?
No, some carbohydrates like uronic acids and deoxy-sugars do not conform to this definition.
What are the four chemical groups of saccharides?
Monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.
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