Which is True of Carbohydrates

Question

Which is true of carbohydrates?
A)They may be part of the structure of bacteria.
B)They may serve as a source of food.
C)They contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio.
D)They may be bonded to proteins to form glycoproteins.
E)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are correct. Carbohydrates can be part of the structure of bacteria, serve as a source of food, contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio, and be bonded to proteins to form glycoproteins.