Question

Fats and carbohydrates can be differentiated based on the fact that ___________.

• A. Carbohydrates are always steroids.
• B. Carbohydrates have a $H:O$ ratio of $2:1$.
• C. Fats are known as starch.
• D. Fats have a $H:O$ ratio with much more oxygen than hydrogen.
• E. Fats always contain nitrogen.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Carbohydrates have a $H:O$ ratio of $2:1$.

Carbohydrates are made up of C: H: O, having H and O in the ratio of 2:1 and the general formula is (CH2O)n. Sources of carbohydrates in our food are cereals and pulses. The caloric value is 4.1 kcal/g.

Fats and all fat-like substances are called lipids. Sources are Butter, ghee, liver oil, vegetable cooking oil. They have high Caloric value as compared to carbohydrates which is 9.45 kcal/g.