Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Interpretation: The origin of the term carbohydrate should be determined.

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A biological molecule or biomolecule is a term used for molecules and ions that are present in organisms that are very important in one or more biological processes, such as morphogenesis, cell division, or development.

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“Carbohydrates” term was initially used to represent the hydrates of carbon.

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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.

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“Carbohydrates” term was initially used to represent the hydrates of carbon.

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