The Term Carbohydrate Is Appropriate Because of Which of the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

The term carbohydrate is appropriate because of which of the following characteristics of sugars?

• A)They all have the general formula (CH₂O)n.
• B)They all have the general formula (C₂H₂O₂)n.
• C)They all have the general formula (C₂HO)n.
• D)They all have the general formula (CHO₂)n.

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Definitions:

Hissing Noise

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Injured Valves

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