Wednesday, November 30, 2011

2.5 Elements in biological molecules

2.5 recall the chemical elements present in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids (fats and oils)

1. Carbohydrates --> Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen ---> Sugars + Polysaccharides (starch)
2. Proteins           ---> Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen ---> Amino Acids + Proteins
3. Lipids              ----> 
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen ----> Fats (animals) and Oil (plants) 

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