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What is the general formula of carbohydrates?
What is the general formula of carbohydrates?
[C(H2O)]n
How are carbohydrates classified according to the number of carbon atoms in the sugar chain?
How are carbohydrates classified according to the number of carbon atoms in the sugar chain?
Trioses (3 carbon atoms), Pentoses (5 carbon atoms), Hexoses (6 carbon atoms)
What distinguishes Aldoses from Ketoses in terms of the terminal functional group in the sugar chain?
What distinguishes Aldoses from Ketoses in terms of the terminal functional group in the sugar chain?
Aldoses contain a terminal aldehyde group (-CHO), while Ketoses contain a terminal ketone group (C=O)
Give an example of a Disaccharide and mention its constituent monosaccharide units.
Give an example of a Disaccharide and mention its constituent monosaccharide units.
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What are Polysaccharides made up of?
What are Polysaccharides made up of?
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How is glucose classified based on the number of carbon atoms it contains?
How is glucose classified based on the number of carbon atoms it contains?
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Differentiate between Trioses and Hexoses based on the number of carbon atoms.
Differentiate between Trioses and Hexoses based on the number of carbon atoms.
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Explain the difference in functional groups between Aldoses and Ketoses.
Explain the difference in functional groups between Aldoses and Ketoses.
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