Organic compounds with the general formula (CH2O), including sugars and glycogen

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Lipids
B	Proteins
C	Nucleic Acids
D	Carbohydrates

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates have the general molecular formula (CH2O)n. These are simple sugars that serve as fuel molecules as well as fundamental constituents of living organisms, are the simplest carbohydrates, and are required as energy sources. The most commonly known ones are perhaps glucose and fructose.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is Formaldehyde? Formaldehyde is the simplest aldehyde made of hydrogen, carbon and oxygen with the formula CH2O.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates are the most common type of organic compound. A carbohydrate is an organic compound such as sugar or starch, and is used to store energy.

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