HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Carbohydrates are composed of 2 atoms of ____ for every one atom ____ and ____
A
hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon
B
hydrogen carbon, oxygen
C
carbon, oxygen, sulfur
D
carbon, oxygen, hydrogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -carbohydrate is a biological molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually with a hydrogen-oxygen atom ratio of 2:1 (as in water). The term is common in biochemistry, where it is a synonym of saccharide, a group that includes, and cellulose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates, which are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, are organic compounds that serve as a source of energy for animals and humans [1].

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates have a ratio of 2 hydrogen atoms for each oxygen and carbon atom.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates are a class of chemical compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in 1:2:1 ratio, respectively.

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