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Which compound fits the general formula for carbohydrates but is not classified as a carbohydrate?
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?
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?
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?
Why were carbohydrates initially believed to be hydrates of carbon?
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