5 Questions
Which of the following elements are found in carbohydrates?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
What is the typical hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio in carbohydrates?
2:1
Which group includes sugars, starch, and cellulose in biochemistry?
Saccharides
Which suffix is commonly used for the names of monosaccharides and disaccharides?
-ose
What are the four chemical groups that saccharides are divided into?
Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Polysaccharides
Test your knowledge about the basic properties and composition of carbohydrates, including their elemental composition and empirical formula.
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