Carbohydrates are combined forms of carbon.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Carbon can exist in various forms owing to the property of it's atoms to combine in different ways.
Carbon is said to exist in a combined state when it is bonded with some other element.
In carbohydrates, carbon is linked with hydrogen and oxygen atom to form various compounds like glucose, starch, sugar C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁etc.
Thus the given statement is TRUE. Carbohydrates are combined forms of carbon.

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