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Which elements do all carbohydrates contain?

(Select all that apply)

phosphorus

nitrogen

oxygen

hydrogen

carbon

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What is the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in a carbohydrate molecule?

1:1

3:1

2:1

1:2

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What is the main role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

to supply energy to cells

to build structural components

to aid in cellular recognition

to build biological molecules

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Give 3 examples of how carbohydrates are used in the body.

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What is the name given to a carbohydrate made up of 2 sugar units?

disaccharide

monosaccharide

polysaccharide

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The monomers of carbohydrates are called , whereas the polymers are called .

monosaccharides
polysaccharides

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Name one example of a monosaccharide.

glucose

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