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Which of the following describes the structure of a carbohydrate?

A. A carbohydrate consists of carbon atoms and water molecules joined together.

B. A carbohydrate consists of a chain of carbon atoms attached to only hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

C. A carbohydrate consists of a long chain of nucleic acids.

D. A carbohydrate consists of one glycerol molecule attached to three fatty acids.

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lisalamboy79
B is the answer . Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

The following describes the structure of a carbohydrate. A carbohydrate consists of a chain of carbon atoms attached to only hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Thus option "B" is correct.

What are carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are a type of micronutrient present in certain kinds of food and are grouped into different groups such as :

  • Monosaccharides
  • Disaccharides.
  • Oligosaccharides.  

And some example of foods which carbohydrates can be derived from includes :  

  • Rice
  • Bread
  • Table sugar  

Thus option "B" is correct.

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