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What are carbohydrates?
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?
What is the general formula for glucose?
- C6H10O6
- C6H12O5
- C6H6O6
- C6H12O6 (correct)
What is the most important function of carbohydrates?
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?
What are examples of compounds included in carbohydrates?
What is a chiral carbon atom?
What is a chiral carbon atom?
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