5 Questions
What is the process by which green plants form carbohydrates?
Photosynthesis
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
C(H2O)n
What is another name for carbohydrates?
Saccharide
What elements do carbohydrates contain?
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
What is the source of carbon dioxide for carbohydrate formation in green plants?
Air
Study Notes
Carbohydrates
- Organic molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- Formed by green plants through photosynthesis, utilizing CO2 and water.
- General formula is C(H2O)n, meaning "watered carbon".
- Also known as saccharides, which translates to "sugars".
Learn about the definition, formation, and formula of carbohydrates, also known as saccharides or sugars. Understand how green plants form them through photosynthesis.
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