Carbohydrates and Glycoconjugates · Zoology

Carbohydrates are chemically defined as:

  1. Polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones
  2. Nitrogen-containing organic compounds
  3. Fatty acid and glycerol derivatives
  4. Sulfur-containing biomolecules
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Correct answer: Polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones

Carbohydrates are defined as polyhydroxy aldehydes, polyhydroxy ketones, or compounds that yield such units upon hydrolysis. They serve as the primary energy source (glucose), structural components (cellulose), and signaling molecules in biological systems.

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