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Oct 5, 2017

A carbohydrate is a biological molecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms, usually with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1.

Explanation:

There are too many "main facts" to list in a simple answer. They are a necessary part of our nutrition, and occur in many forms and from many sources.

Good sources on the details and main facts:
https://www.livescience.com/51976-carbohydrates.html

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/

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