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What elements are mainly found in carbohydrates?
What elements are mainly found in carbohydrates?
- Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen (correct)
- Nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur
- Iron, magnesium, calcium
- Sodium, potassium, chlorine
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of carbohydrates?
- Hydrogen
- Nitrogen (correct)
- Oxygen
- Carbon
What aspects do carbohydrates contribute to in commodities?
What aspects do carbohydrates contribute to in commodities?
- Texture, flavor, color, nutritional value (correct)
- Brightness, sound, speed, length
- Weight, height, temperature, density
- Fragrance, taste, shape, transparency
Which elements can carbohydrates also contain besides carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?
Which elements can carbohydrates also contain besides carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?
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Where do the carbohydrate contents in fruits and vegetables vary?
Where do the carbohydrate contents in fruits and vegetables vary?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates
- Composed mainly of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
- May also contain Nitrogen and Phosphorus as additional elements
- Contribute to the texture of a commodity
- Contribute to the flavor of a commodity
- Contribute to the color of a commodity
- Contribute to the nutritional value of a commodity
- Content in fruits and vegetables vary between different types
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Learn about the composition of carbohydrates in fruits and vegetables, which mainly consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Explore how carbohydrates contribute to the texture, flavor, color, and nutritional value of these commodities.
