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General formula for ___ carbohydrate is `C_(n)H_(2n-6)O_(n-3)`

A

Disaccharide

B

Trisaccharide

C

Tetrasaccharide

D

Polysaccharide

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The correct Answer is:
C
Each monosaccharide unit combines by eliminating a `H_(2)O`molecule.
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