What element is a major component of carbohydrates?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the major element found in carbohydrates, specifically looking for a chemical element that is a key part of their structure.
Answer
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are the major components of carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Answer for screen readers
Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
More Information
The elements in carbohydrates are the building blocks that provide energy and structural support in living organisms. Most carbohydrates follow the formula CH2O, signifying the ratio of elements.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume carbohydrates include other elements like nitrogen or sulfur, which are typical in proteins and nucleic acids.
Sources
- Carbohydrates - ScienceDirect - sciencedirect.com
- 3.3: Carbohydrates - LibreTexts - med.libretexts.org
- Carbohydrates - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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