Which one of the following is best associated with carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are biomolecules that consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 1:2:1, respectively. The basic unit of carbohydrates is a simple sugar, also known as a saccharide. Therefore, saccharides, represented by choice B, are best associated with carbohydrates. Amino acids (choice A) are the building blocks of proteins, while hydrocarbon chains (choice C) and hydrocarbon rings (choice E) are generally associated with lipids. Phosphate linkages (choice D) are found in nucleotides, which are the building blocks of nucleic acids.

Which One of the Following Is Best Associated with Carbohydrates