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26 June, 22:08

Where does the term carbohydrate come from?

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  1. 26 June, 23:58
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    It comes from the English language.

    carbo - English

    hydrate - English
  2. 27 June, 00:01
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    Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, all in a constant 1:2:1 ratio.

    Hence the name Carbo (carbon) hydra (hydrogen) and the ending 'ate' refers to oxygen.
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