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What is the chemical formula of the first carbohydrate molecule

What is the chemical formula of the first carbohydrate molecule-example-1
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Answer:

C6H12O6!

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Molar mass: 180.156 g/mol
  • the linkage in the glucose molecule is the glycosidic bond
  • it is the most abundant monosacharride found in nature
  • it is made by plants during the process of photosynthesis
  • it serve as the main source of energy for the living organisms

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