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Carbohydrates are also known by which other name?
ASphingolipids
BSaccharides
CSulphonides
DSesquiterpenes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Saccharides
1. The Greek word sakcharon means sugar.
2. The family name was built from that word.
3. Carbohydrates are therefore called saccharides.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Part 2, Unit 10 'Biomolecules'_
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