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6 September, 20:45

Where does the term carbohydrate come from?

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  1. 6 September, 22:15
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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.
  2. 6 September, 22:54
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    It comes from the English language.

    carbo - English

    hydrate - English
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