Use the Following Figure to Answer the Question

question 16

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the question.

The figure shows the structures of glucose and fructose. These two molecules differ in the ________.

• A) number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
• B) types of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
• C) arrangement of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
• D) number of oxygen atoms joined to carbon atoms by double covalent bonds

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Common stock represents ownership shares in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends or stock price appreciation.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or a stock as specified by the issuing company, not necessarily related to market value.

Paid-In Capital

Paid-in capital is the amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock, exceeding the par or stated value of the shares.

Retained Earnings

The part of net earnings kept by the company instead of being paid out to its shareholders in the form of dividends.