NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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The prefix “carbo” stands for
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carbon
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energy
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contains
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water
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The combining form carbo-is used like a prefix meaning “carbon.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry. The form carbo-ultimately comes from Latin carbō, meaning “charcoal.” Yes, charcoal. The dishes carbonara and carbonade are also related to the Latin carbō.
Detailed explanation-2: -carbon (n.) non-metallic element occurring naturally as diamond, graphite, or charcoal, 1789, coined 1787 in French by Lavoisier as charbone, from Latin carbonem (nominative carbo) “a coal, glowing coal; charcoal, ‘’ from PIE root *ker-(3) “heat, fire."
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