Carbohydrates
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What are carbohydrates?

  • Biological molecules consisting of C, H, and O atoms (correct)
  • Substances that do not contain chiral carbon atoms
  • Molecules with a carbon-hydrogen-oxygen ratio of 1:2:1
  • Compounds formed by the hydration of carbon

    • What is the general formula for glucose?

  • C6H10O6
  • C6H12O5
  • C6H6O6
  • C6H12O6 (correct)

    • What is the most important function of carbohydrates?

  • Being the most important source of energy (correct)
  • Providing structural support to cells
  • Regulating metabolic processes
  • Serving as enzymes in biochemical reactions

    • What are examples of compounds included in carbohydrates?

    <p>Deoxyribose and glucosamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a chiral carbon atom?

    <p>An atom with four different groups attached to it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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