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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