What elements are present in carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. They are made up of monosaccharide units, which are simple sugars. The basic chemical formula for carbohydrates is (CH2O)n, where 'n' represents the number of carbon atoms in the molecule. The arrangement and number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms differ among various carbohydrates, resulting in different types such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Carbohydrates play a crucial role as a source of energy in organisms and are abundant in nature as they are found in various foods such as grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.

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