Biology Science Notebook
Biology Science Notebook
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078961014
Author: GLENCOE
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 6.4, Problem 7MI
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To evaluate: The number of molecules of each element in the carbohydrate described by the formula (CH2O) 6.

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Carbohydrates are the most bountiful natural atoms in nature. They are principally made out of the components carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The name carbohydrate in a real sense signifies 'hydrates of carbon'.

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The term 'sugar' is applied to carbohydrates solvent in water and sweet to taste and that’s why it is also known as saccharides which comes from the Greek word ‘sakcharon-sugar’.

The number of molecules of each element in the carbohydrate by the formula (CH2O) 6is:

Carbon: 6 Hydrogen:12 Oxygen: 6

Ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen: 1:2:1

As the ratio of carbon atom is 1, hydrogen atom is 2 and the number of oxygen atom is 1 in (CH2O) 6.

Type of carbohydrate: Monosaccharide

Monosaccharides are the simple sugar.

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