Carbohydrates

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Which elements are carbohydrates composed of?

  • Nitrogen, hydrogen, and oxygen
  • Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (correct)
  • Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
  • Carbon, helium, and oxygen

What is the usual hydrogen-oxygen atom ratio in carbohydrates?

  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 1:2
  • 2:1 (correct)

Which group of biomolecules does the term 'carbohydrate' most commonly refer to?

  • Proteins
  • Lipids
  • Saccharides (correct)
  • Nucleic acids

What are the four chemical groups into which saccharides are divided?

<p>Monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the empirical formula for carbohydrates?

<p>Cm(H2O)n (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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