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A ______ () is a biomolecule consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) atoms
carbohydrate
A ______ () is a biomolecule consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) atoms, usually with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1 (as in water) and thus with the empirical formula Cm(H2O)n (where m may or may not be different from n)
carbohydrate
The term is most common in biochemistry, where it is a synonym of ______ (from Ancient Greek σάκχαρον (sákkharon) 'sugar'), a group that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose
saccharide
The ______s are divided into four chemical groups: mono______s, di______s, oligo______s, and poly______s
saccharide
While the scientific nomenclature of carbohydrates is complex, the names of the ______ very often end in the suffix -ose
monosaccharides and disaccharides
Carbohydrates Quiz: Test your knowledge of the molecular structure and properties of carbohydrates. Explore the composition and empirical formula of these essential biomolecules. Dive into the unique hydrogen-oxygen atom ratio and understand the diverse forms of carbohydrates in biological systems.
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