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Which class of organic compounds is the most abundant in living organisms?
Which class of organic compounds is the most abundant in living organisms?
- Lipids
- Carbohydrates (correct)
- Proteins
- Nucleic acids
What are the primary elements that make up carbohydrates?
What are the primary elements that make up carbohydrates?
- Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (correct)
- Carbon, oxygen, and sulfur
- Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen
- Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
- To provide structural support
- To provide energy (correct)
- To transport oxygen
- To store genetic information
Which type of carbohydrate molecules are often called sugars?
Which type of carbohydrate molecules are often called sugars?
What is the physical appearance of starch?
What is the physical appearance of starch?
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