No need for code. Make the first option ( # zero) a heading like CHOOSE XYZ.. Then don't allow it pass validation.
Code:
if (product_option('RATIO_+_UNIT').selectedIndex == 0)
{ alert('You must select a ratio and carrier!'); return false; }
else { return true; }
Well that is code, but it gets input as data!
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