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Question
______ are made up of the elements such as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Options
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
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Solution
Carbohydrates are made up of the elements such as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Explanation:
Carbohydrates consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and are the body's major energy source.
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