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There are many types of fiber found in both plants and animals. Generally speaking, fiber is a class of organic chemical called a carbohydrate. The carbo- prefix indicates the presence of carbon (C). They -hyd- in the middle is your clue for hydrogen (H). And the -ate suffix in chemistry means oxygen (O). So, fiber contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Those three elements can combine in hundreds of different ways!

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