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Carbohydrates in Living Organisms

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Which compound fits the general formula for carbohydrates but is not classified as a carbohydrate?

Acetic Acid (CH3COOH) (correct)

Formaldehyde (HCHO)

Deoxyribose (C5H10O4)

Glucose (C6H12O6)

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living things?

Structural support in the cell membrane

Storage and transport of energy (correct)

Facilitation of photosynthesis

Regulation of body temperature

What is the main difference between cellulose in plants and chitin in fungi and insects?

Source of synthesis

Role in energy storage

Color and appearance

Function as a structural component (correct)

Why were carbohydrates initially believed to be hydrates of carbon?

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Carbohydrates in Living Organisms

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Questions and Answers

Which compound fits the general formula for carbohydrates but is not classified as a carbohydrate?

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living things?

What is the main difference between cellulose in plants and chitin in fungi and insects?

Why were carbohydrates initially believed to be hydrates of carbon?

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