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Interpretation: The origin of the term carbohydrate should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
A biological molecule or
Answer to Problem 1P
“Carbohydrates” term was initially used to represent the hydrates of carbon.
Explanation of Solution
Carbohydrates are also known as saccharides. These are the molecular compounds that are made of three elements that are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. They are commonly known as sugars.
“Carbohydrates” term was initially observed as the hydrates of carbon. It is because the empirical formula of most of these compounds is (CH2O)n.
“Carbohydrates” term was initially used to represent the hydrates of carbon.
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