Question

What elements are carbohydrates generally composed of?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates (also called saccharides) are molecular compounds made from just three elements: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Monosaccharides (e.g. glucose) and disaccharides (e.g. sucrose) are relatively small molecules. They are often called sugars.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon.