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What is the general formula for carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
Cx (H2O)y
Which compound does not fit into the definition of a carbohydrate based on the general formula?
Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
How are carbohydrates chemically defined in the text?
Optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones
What is another name for some sweet-tasting carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
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Which sugar is specifically mentioned as common and used in households in the text?
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Which domain of study focuses on the chemical processes within living systems?
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Which biomolecule primarily consists of cane sugar, glucose, and starch?
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What are the essential constituents of our food mentioned in the text?
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What is the role of vitamins and mineral salts in living organisms?
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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?
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Why are carbohydrates considered a large group of organic compounds?
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