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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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______ is the general formula for carbohydrates
Options
A (C2H2O)n
B (CH2O)n
Correct Answer
C (CnH2O)n
D (C2H2O)n
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The general formula for many simple carbohydrates (monosaccharides) is (CH2O)n, where n is at least 3. This indicates a ratio of one carbon atom to two hydrogen atoms to one oxygen atom, like hydrates of carbon.

Hint

What is the basic empirical formula for a carbohydrate, showing the ratio of C:H:O?

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Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1305 of 2556
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