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What is the modern definition of carbohydrates?
What is the modern definition of carbohydrates?
- Compounds produced during photosynthesis
- Hydrates of carbon with a ratio of hydrogen to oxygen similar to water (correct)
- Crystalline water-soluble substances with sweet taste
- Naturally occurring organic compounds widely distributed on Earth
Which carbohydrate type cannot yield simpler sugars by hydrolysis?
Which carbohydrate type cannot yield simpler sugars by hydrolysis?
- Glycosides
- Monosaccharides (correct)
- Oligosaccharides
- Polysaccharides
What is the pharmaceutical and biological importance of carbohydrates?
What is the pharmaceutical and biological importance of carbohydrates?
- Structural support and basis of several industries
- Compounds produced during photosynthesis
- Energy storage and essential components of nucleic acids (correct)
- Crystalline water-soluble substances with sweet taste
What is the basis for classifying carbohydrates into monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides?
What is the basis for classifying carbohydrates into monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides?
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What do carbohydrates primarily serve as in plants and animals?
What do carbohydrates primarily serve as in plants and animals?
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