Are carbohydrates organic or inorganic?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether carbohydrates are classified as organic or inorganic compounds, which requires an understanding of the definitions of these terms in chemistry.
Answer
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates are organic compounds.
Answer for screen readers
Carbohydrates are organic compounds.
More Information
Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, fitting the definition of organic compounds.
Sources
- Carbohydrates - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- Which nutrients are inorganic in nature? - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Are carbohydrates an inorganic nutrient? - Quora - quora.com
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