LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Carbohydrates are made of which of the following elements?
A
C, H, O
B
C, H, O, N
C
C, H, O, N, P
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and have a general formula that approximates CH2O.

Detailed explanation-2: -The common attributes of carbohydrates are that they contain only the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, and that their combustion will yield carbon dioxide plus one or more molecules of Water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrate is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Its chief function is to provide energy for physiological activities.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: Carbohydrates are made up of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Carbohydrates have a carbon backbone, which means that many carbon atoms are bonded to each other to form a chain. Bonded to the carbon backbone are hydrogen atoms, as well as oxygen atoms and hydroxyl groups (OH).

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