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What is the process by which green plants form carbohydrates?
What is the process by which green plants form carbohydrates?
- Respiration
- Fermentation
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Decomposition
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
What is the general formula for carbohydrates?
- C(H2O)n (correct)
- H2O2C
- CO2H4
- CH4O2
What is another name for carbohydrates?
What is another name for carbohydrates?
- Monosaccharides
- Saccharide (correct)
- Polysaccharides
- Disaccharides
What elements do carbohydrates contain?
What elements do carbohydrates contain?
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What is the source of carbon dioxide for carbohydrate formation in green plants?
What is the source of carbon dioxide for carbohydrate formation in green plants?
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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".
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Learn about the definition, formation, and formula of carbohydrates, also known as saccharides or sugars. Understand how green plants form them through photosynthesis.
