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Yes Lipids contain less oxygen because the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen for carbohydrates is 2:1 while for lipids it varies but let's say its for Lauric acid (CH3C10H20COOH) the ratio is 12 hydrogen for 1 oxygen. So lipids do contain less oxygen than carbohydrates
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Compare the structures and functions of the biomolecules lipids and starches?
Lipids are composed of glycerol and fatty acids. Starches are composed of monosaccharides. In lipids you find less number of oxygen than in carbohydrates. Therefore, lipids give you twice as much energy as carbohydrate. Lipids constitute the bilayer, which is not the case with starch.
What is the difference between carbohydrates and lipids?
Carbohydrates like sugars are poly alcohols while lipids are esters. Carbohydrates contain more oxygen compared to lipids. carbohydrates have much chemical energy compared to lipids.Carbohydrates are 6-carbon rings while lipids are multi-carbon chainsCarbohydrates are water soluble while lipids are not water solubleCarbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram while lipids provide 9 calories per gram
Do fats contain less energy than an equal amount of carbohydrates?
Yes
Does ribose contain oxygen?
well it is a sugar, a carbohydrate. deoxyribose contains less oxygen than ribose but it still contains oxygen.
Where does blood go bright colors?
When it is rich with oxygen. It will become dark colour when it contain less oxygen (after the oxygen used by the body tissues )
What do sulfates contain?
All sulphates contain sulphur and oxygen. The sulphate anion has the formulae SO4^(2-) Do not confuse with the sulphite anion , which as the formula SO3^(2-) ; one less oxygen.
Do the lipids contain more energy than polysaccharides?
yes they do in fats 1gram=37.8 kjoules of energy. in carbohydrates polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrates. were 1gram= 16.80 kjoules of energy. their is less energy in carbohydrates because they give you quick energy during short strenuous activities. but fat take longer to work off because your body burns the carbs first then the fat so to burn fat you need to do long excises such as cardio it is the best workout to do.
Are starches and sugars examples of carbohydrates?
Yes,they are.But you can think of them as carbohydrates at different levels......sugars are simpler than cellulose which is found in plants.Also satarch is the bit more complex carbohydrate(not as much as cellulose)which is stored in plants for their use whenever they need it...
What does the carbohydrates nutrient do for your body?
carbohydrates provides energy for your body. It has less energy than lipids (fats) but its healthy for yourbody. It will not cause you to have cholestrol. The foods that are rich in carbohydrates are banana and bread.
When your body breaks down lipids what less complex substances does it get?
Some are broken down into less complex carbon chains eventually turned into glucose or another energy source. Some contain glycerol which is also broken down by the body.
What is the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in a protein molecule?
In carbohydrates (CH2O) the ratio is quite clear: 1:2:1In proteines however there is (in mean values) less oxygen and more nitrogen:C1.0H1.8O0.5N0.2 , so H to O ratio is 3.6 to 1
Why is photosynthesis so important to animals?
one of the ways in which photsynthesis is vital to animals is that CO2 is recycled into oxygen. Without this recycling process there would be less oxygen for animals to undertake respiration.
