Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
carbohydrate molecules consist of what three types of atoms?
hydrogen
nitrogen
phosphate
carbon
oxygen

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are organic compounds with the general formula (CH₂O)ₙ, meaning they are composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) atoms. Nitrogen is not a component of simple carbohydrates, and phosphate is part of molecules like nucleic acids or phospholipids, not carbohydrates.

Answer:

A. Hydrogen, D. Carbon, E. Oxygen