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I) What are carbohydrates? Give an example of a disaccharide.
ii) State two differences between DNA and RNA.
iii) Give an example of a hydrophobic group and a hydrophilic group.
iv) What is the function of lipids in a cell?

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Carbohydrates are defined in the solution. The different between DNA and RNA are analyzed.

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i) What are carbohydrates? Give an example of a disaccharide.

These are the organic compounds and are main source of energy. They have the general molecular formula CH2O. For instance, starch and cellulose are two common carbohydrates. Sucrose (the common sugar) is an example of ...

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