NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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In which type of molecule is the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen usually 2 to 1?
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lipid
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protein
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carbohydrate
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glycerol
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The simplest form of carbohydrate is a monosaccharide which is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. These are considered the simplest form of sugar. The ratio between hydrogen and oxygen is 2:1. For example, fructose is a monosaccharide with five carbon atoms, ten hydrogens, and five oxygen.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates = energy for cells. Carbohydrates are made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O), or CHO, in an approximate ratio of 1:2:1.
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