Carbohydrates are made up of _____, hydrogen, and oxygen.

sulphur

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carbon

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potassium

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sodium

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Solution

The correct option is B
carbon

Carbohydrate is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Its chief function is to provide energy for physiological activities. Starch, sugar, glucose and cellulose are different forms of carbohydrate. Carbohydrate is present in plenty in cereals and tubers in the form of starch.

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