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In the chemical formula there should be twice the amount of hydrogen atoms than oxygen atoms and the formula should contain Carbon.
Example: C6H12O6
Sources: Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd edition
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoA carbohydrate must contain at least some carbon, as well as hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio. For example, glucose, C6H12O6, contains carbon, and twice as many hydrogen atoms as oxygen atoms; therefore, glucose is a carbohydrate.
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∙ 13y agoAll Carbohydrates have the general formula "CnH2nOn"
i.e. Glucose: C6H12O6
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∙ 9y agoall carbohydrates have the general formula CnH2nOn hence you can know the chemical formula
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∙ 11y agohomeostasis
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