Question

Molecules of carbohydrate, fats, and proteins contain

• A. Carbon
• B. Bromine
• C. Chlorine
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Carbon

The correct answer is option A.

The explanation for the correct option:

Carbon:

1. It is a non-metallic tetravalent element.
2. Carbon is found in the molecules of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Bromine:

It is a red-brown volatile halogen.

Chlorine:

It is a yellow-green gas at room temperature.

Final answer:

Molecules of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins contain carbon.