The group of organic compounds containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a near 1:2:1 ratio is definedasa
A) carbohydrate.
B) lipid.
C) protein.
D) nucleic acid.
E) saturated fat.

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Carbohydrates are organic compounds that typically contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a near 1:2:1 ratio. They serve as a major source of energy for living organisms and are generally classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides, or polysaccharides.

The Group of Organic Compounds Containing Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen