Choose the correct statement about simple or complex carbohydrates.

a. Oligosaccharides and polysaccharides are classified as simple carbohydrates.
b. Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.
c. Sucrose is composed of one glucose molecule and one maltose molecule.
d. Lactose is a five-carbon monosaccharide found in ribonucleic acid (RNA).
e. Glucose, fructose, and galactose each contain 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms.


Ans: e. Glucose, fructose, and galactose each contain 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms.

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