Which of the following is characteristic of carbohydrates?

A. They include sugars and starches.
B. They contain C, H, O, with twice as many hydrogen as oxygen atoms.
C. They provide much of the energy that the cell requires.
D. All of the answer choices are correct.


Answer: D

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