A Gram of Carbohydrate Yields the Same Amount of Calories

question 85

Multiple Choice

A gram of carbohydrate yields the same amount of calories as in a gram of

• A) protein but less than the amount of calories in a gram of fat.
• B) fat but less than the amount of calories in a gram of protein.
• C) protein but more than the amount of calories in a gram of fat.
• D) fat but more than the amount of calories in a gram of fat.
• E) protein and in a gram of fat.

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Definitions:

Propanal

An organic compound with the formula CH3CH2CHO, a type of aldehyde that is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Butanal

An aldehyde with the formula C4H8O, it is a four-carbon chain compound with a carbonyl group attached to the first carbon.

NaOH

Sodium hydroxide, a caustic alkali commonly used in many industrial and laboratory processes, known for its strong base characteristics.

Benzophenone

An aromatic ketone with the formula C13H10O, used as a photo initiator in polymer chemistry and as a flavoring agent.