NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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CHO
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CHON
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CHONS
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CHONPS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and have a general formula that approximates CH2O. They are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or form polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones when hydrolyzed.
Detailed explanation-2: -They are called carbohydrates as they comprise carbon, hydrogen and oxygen at their chemical level. Carbohydrates are essential nutrients which include sugars, fibers and starches. They are found in grains, vegetables, fruits and in milk and other dairy products.
Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates and lipids are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (CHO). Proteins are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, & sometimes sulfur (CHONS). Nucleic acids contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus (CHONP).