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Which elements are carbohydrates composed of?
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?
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?
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?
What are the four chemical groups into which saccharides are divided?
What is the empirical formula for carbohydrates?
What is the empirical formula for carbohydrates?
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