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Multiple Choice
In the context of organic chemistry and nutrition, how many kilocalories are provided by 10 grams of carbohydrate?
A
10 kilocalories
B
40 kilocalories
C
20 kilocalories
D
30 kilocalories
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand that carbohydrates provide energy, which is measured in kilocalories (kcal). In nutrition, 1 gram of carbohydrate typically provides 4 kilocalories.
Identify the given amount of carbohydrate, which is 10 grams.
Use the conversion factor for carbohydrates: 1 gram of carbohydrate = 4 kilocalories.
Multiply the number of grams of carbohydrate (10 grams) by the conversion factor (4 kilocalories per gram) to find the total energy provided.
The calculation will give you the total kilocalories provided by 10 grams of carbohydrate.