Question

The carbohydrates seen here contain three common elements. They are
A) carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
B) oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
C) hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
D) carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and phosphorus.

Answer 1

The three common elements present in carbohydrates are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Explanation:

• The bio molecules which provides energy and is involved in the regulation of blood glucose level is called carbohydrate.
• It is made up of three elements namely carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and its formula is $C_m (H_2O)_n$.
• Based upon the product given by hydrolysis they are classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
• The hydrogen and oxygen are present in the ratio of 2:1.

Answer 2

Answer:

A) carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Explanation:

As we know, carbohydrates are also called as saccharides, which are molecular compounds made of oxygen, hydrogen and oxygen.

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