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A biologist was given a sample of an unknown organic macromolecule and 4 points

asked to determine the class of organic macromolecules to which it
belonged. The chart shown below represents the results of the biologist's
analysis of the sample. Based on these results, to which class of organic
macromolecules did this sample belong?*
Element
ะก
H
Number of Atoms per
molecule
6
12
6
0
0
0
K
N
P
Protein
O Carbohydrates
Lipids
0 Nucleic Acid

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Answer:

  • Carbohydrates

Step-by-step explanation:

Glucose is an organic molecule made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. This simple sugar has the formula C6H12O6 - 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms and is used as an essential means of obtaining chemical energy through various forms of respiration.

Polysaccharides are long chain carbohydrates. These are formed from the sugar monomer glucose, in its ringed formation. The successive molecules form 1,4-glycosidic bonds.

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