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Which of the following elements are present in a carbohydrate?
Which of the following elements are present in a carbohydrate?
- Carbon, Oxygen, Phosphorus
- Carbon, Hydrogen, Sulfur
- Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (correct)
- Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen
What is the hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio in carbohydrates?
What is the hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio in carbohydrates?
- 1:3
- 3:1
- 2:1 (correct)
- 1:2
Which of the following chemicals does not conform to the stoichiometric definition of a carbohydrate?
Which of the following chemicals does not conform to the stoichiometric definition of a carbohydrate?
- Formaldehyde (correct)
- Acetic acid
- Uronic acids
- Deoxy-sugars such as fucose
Which group of saccharides includes sugars, starch, and cellulose?
Which group of saccharides includes sugars, starch, and cellulose?
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What suffix is commonly used for the scientific nomenclature of monosaccharides and disaccharides?
What suffix is commonly used for the scientific nomenclature of monosaccharides and disaccharides?
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What is the main function of enzymes?
What is the main function of enzymes?
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What term is used to describe the study of enzymes?
What term is used to describe the study of enzymes?
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What is the source of an enzyme's specificity?
What is the source of an enzyme's specificity?
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How do enzymes increase the reaction rate?
How do enzymes increase the reaction rate?
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What distinguishes enzymes from most other catalysts?
What distinguishes enzymes from most other catalysts?
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