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They are not similar. Carbon is an element and lipids are organic compounds which contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
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What elements are in lipids?
Lipids are compounds, not elements. Most lipids are triacyl esters of glycerol and fatty acids. They consist of three elements mostly: Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. (Sometimes Nitrogen and/or Phosphorous may be included as well)
What is the elements of lipids?
The elements of lipids are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and sometimes nitrogen.
What do lipids have more of than oxygen?
Lipids also contain carbon and hydrogen.
Which atoms form lipids?
No atoms are composed of lipids (atoms are made from electrons, protons and neutrons). Lipids are however composed of atoms. A lipid is a compound, a molecule made up of atoms of Oxygen, Carbon and Hydrogen. Lipids are "fats".
What does protein contain that carbs and lipids don't?
lipids do not contain proteins
Are lipids made of nucleotides?
No, they are made of carbon
What are blocks of lipids?
Carbon and hydrogen atoms
What elements make up lipids-?
Lipids contain Oxygen, Hydrogen and Carbon. Some even contain Phosphorus. Below are types of lipids. fats, waxes, steroids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides and phospholipids.
What do protein carbohydrates and lipids have in common?
Proteins, Carbohydrates and lipids are organic compounds and contain carbon atoms. Oxygen, Carbon and hydrogen are their basic elements.
What do lipids protein and carbohydrates have in common?
Proteins, Carbohydrates and lipids are organic compounds and contain carbon atoms. Oxygen, Carbon and hydrogen are their basic elements.
What do proteins carbohydrates and lipids have in common-?
Proteins, Carbohydrates and lipids are organic compounds and contain carbon atoms. Oxygen, Carbon and hydrogen are their basic elements.
What properties of carbon explain carbon?
proteins carbohydrates lipids and nucleic acids
