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Question

Carbohydrates are made up of ____ .


A

carbon and hydrogen

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carbon and oxygen

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C

hydrogen and oxygen

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D

carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is D

carbon, hydrogen and oxygen


Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.


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