Question

Which three elements are found in all carbohydrates?

Answer 1

Answer:

The name "carbohydrate" reveals the chemical make up of this nutrient class. Indeed, "carbo" means carbon, while "hydrate" means water, a combination of hydrogen and oxygen molecules. All carbohydrates, including sugar, therefore contain the same three elements: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

Answer 2

Carbohydrates are a type of compound that contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 1: 2: 1.

Explanation:

• The name carbohydrate refers to the chemical composition of this class of nutrients. In fact, "carbo" means carbon and "hydrate" means water, which is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen molecules.
• Therefore, all carbohydrates, including sugars, contain the same three elements: carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
• The different arrangements of these elements form a single unit for making different types of carbohydrates.
• For example, glucose is a single carbohydrate with 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms.  

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