Carbohydrates are composed of _______.

carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

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carbon and hydrogen

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carbon and oxygen

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carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

Carbohydrates are formed by green plants from carbon dioxide and water during the process of photosynthesis. They are made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. These atoms are arranged together in a specific order to form different forms of carbohydrates.

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