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both are used for energy storage but lipids are fats so they contain much more energy. that is why they are used by animals and carbohydrates are used mainly used by plants. animals need lots of energy in a small space so they can take it with them, but that is not an issue with plants.
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∙ 11y agolipids are generally fats or signaling molecules (steroids): they are used for energy storage or controlling cell functions. phospholipids, another form of lipids, make up cell membranes
carbohydrates are a different class of molecule: they generally have the compound formula CxH2xOx, or something similar. One example of this is C6H12O6-a compound you may recognize as glucose. Carbohydrates are generally used for energy in the body.
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∙ 10y agoLipids do not dissolve in water, and carbohydrates do so just put them in water and you can tell visually.
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∙ 13y agoNo a lipid is not a carbohydrate.
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Is cereal a carbohydrate lipid or protein?
It is a carbohydrate.
Is oil a carbohydrate?
no. oil is not a carbohydrate, its a lipid.
Is maltose a lipid?
no, its a carbohydrate
Is nucleotide a lipid carbohydrate or nucleic acid?
is steroid a carbohydrate, protein lipid or nucleic acid
Differences between carbohydrate and lipid?
Carbohydrate is the primary source of energy & lipid is energy storage
Where in a cell does the production of protein carbohydrate and lipid molecules occur?
Protein= Ribosomes. Carbohydrate= Plasma Membrane Lipid= Lipid Bilayer
Are green beans a lipid a carbohydrate or a protein?
A lipid
Is banana a carb lipid or protein?
carbohydrate
Is cholesterol a carbohydrate or lipid?
It is a type of fat, a lipid.
Is a polar head a lipid or a protein or a carbohydrate?
Lipid
Is starch a carbohydrate protein or lipid?
Starch is a carbohydrate
Is sugar considered a protein lipid or carbohydrate?
It is a carbohydrate.
