Why are carbohydrates called "carbohydrates"? a. Apparently, carbohydrates contain water molecules. b. The composition (rather than the actual structure) of a carbohydrate seems to suggest that the molecule contains water molecules. c. carbohydrates are made from C and water. d. none of the above

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Why are carbohydrates called "carbohydrates"?


a. Apparently, carbohydrates contain water molecules.
b. The composition (rather than the actual structure) of a carbohydrate seems to suggest that the molecule contains water molecules.
c. carbohydrates are made from C and water.
d. none of the above
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