Which of the following is NOT a type of carbohydrate molecule? Choose one: A. A disaccharide B. A glucose molecule C. A triglyceride D. A polysaccharide

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9 September, 01:26

Which of the following is NOT a type of carbohydrate molecule? Choose one: A. A disaccharide B. A glucose molecule C. A triglyceride D. A polysaccharide

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Ruben Mahoney · Answer 1

The correct answer is C: A triglyceride

Explanation:

A carbohydrate is a biomolecule consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) atoms. A carbohydrate is is a synonym of saccharide.

A triglyceride is an ester derived from glycerol and three fatty acids. So not a saccharide. The other 3 options all are saccharides. Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat.