BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

IMPORTANCE OF CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a main element that carbohydrates are made of?
A
Carbon
B
Nitrogen
C
Oxygen
D
Hydrogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct option is ‘Nitrogen’

Detailed explanation-2: -Some carbohydrates contain the elements, nitrogen and sulphur. One of the carbon atoms forms a carbonyl (aldehyde or ketone) group whilst the other carbon atoms exhibit hydroxyl groups.

Detailed explanation-3: -Proteins, carbohydrates and lipids are made from three basic molecules: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. However, all proteins contain an element not found in carbohydrates and lipids is nitrogen.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Fats.

Detailed explanation-5: -An idioblast is an isolated plant cell, that differs from neighboring tissues. They have various functions, such as storage of reserves, excretory materials, pigments, and minerals. The ergastic substances or secondary metabolites of idioblasts usually lack nitrogen.

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