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Scientists have discovered a new molecule found in the blood of wallabies. The molecule contains only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. After further examination, scientists discovered that the C, H, and O are in a 1:2:1 ratio. This molecule is most likely a ________.?

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Answer:

carbohydrate

Explanation:

The molecule discovered by scientists in the illustration is most likely to be a carbohydrate.

Among all the biomolecules, only carbohydrates have the molecular formula of ([tex]CH_2O[/tex])[tex]_n[/tex]. On the other hand, carbohydrates generally contain carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) in the ratio 1:2:1.

Since the molecule discovered by the scientists has C, H, and O in the ratio 1:2:1, then, it is, therefore, best thought of as a carbohydrate.

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