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Which type of molecule is composed of(CH20) units?

A) nucleic acid
B) protein
C) carbohydrates
D) lipid

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Final answer:

The molecule composed of (CH2O) units is a type of carbohydrate.

Step-by-step explanation:

The molecule composed of (CH20) units is a type of carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, with the general formula (CH2O)n, where n represents the number of (CH20) units.

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CH2O is the general empirical formula of a monosaccharide, which is a basic unit of carbohydrates.
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