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Lipids haven't nitrogen.
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Do lipids have a nitrogen base?
No. Lipids are composed of a "backbone" of glycerol and three carboxylic acid groups of varying length. Both glycerol and carboxylic acids contain only the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
What does protein contain that carbs and lipids don't?
lipids do not contain proteins
What atom is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids?
Nitrogen. Carbohydrates and fats contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, but proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
What compounds does chlamydomonas make from nitrogen?
Basic macro molecules of life contain Nitrogen. It is in carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
What element is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids?
None. They all have carbon and hydrogen in common. Proteins also contain nitrogen, but so do many lipids (for example phosphatidylcholine).
What is the common thing between polysaccharides lipids and proteins?
I believe all contain nitrogen in their monomers
What best describes the common thing between polysaccharides lipids and proteins?
all contain nitrogen in their monomers
What do carbohydrates and lipids contain?
they are naturally occurring molecules that contain fats, waxes, sterols, fat soluble vitamins and phospolipids ect...
Do lipids have nitrogen?
no
What elements are found in protein and not in carbohydrates and lipids?
When discussing pure carbohydrates, lipids, and protein: Amino acids contain Nitrogen and some contain sulphur which are not found in the strictest definition of carbohydrates and lipids. However carbohydrates and lipids can also combine with amino acids to form compounds like glycoproteins and ceramides.
Does Skim Milk contain Lipids?
Skim milk does contain Lipids.
What does carbohydrate lipids and proteins have in common?
Lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates are all organic compounds. This means they all contain carbon atoms. The general formula for carbohydrates is CH2O meaning there are two hydrogen atoms for every carbon and oxygen atoms. Lipids are composed of an alcohol(ethanol) and a fatty acid. Proteins contain amino acids which are compounds that contain nitrogen.
