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Lipids are fats or oils, they are formed from Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen only.

A molecule of fat is made up of an organic acid called 'fatty acid' combined with one molecule of glycerol.

Glycerol = H2-C-O- Stearic acid

=H-C-O- Oleic acid

=H2-C-O- Palmitic acid

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What are the two elements lipids are made mostly of?

Lipids are mostly made of hydrogen and carbon atoms. These two elements form the hydrocarbon chains found in lipids, which provide energy storage and structural components in biological systems.


What elements are in proteins but not carbohydrates or lipids?

Sulfur is an element found in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids. It is essential for certain amino acids in proteins, such as cysteine and methionine, which contain sulfur atoms important for protein structure and function.


What elements are found in most lipid molecules?

Lipids are large organic molecules or "macromolecules." Due to their association with dietary fat, lipids won't win many popularity contests. But lipids are important for more than growing waistlines. Lipids function in energy storage, cell membrane structure, protection of living surfaces and chemical signaling. Lipids are different from most other biological molecules in that they are hydrophobic, meaning that they don't dissolve in water. This property is why the salad oil in your refrigerator separates into an oil layer and a vinegar layer (vinegar is mostly water). The major types of lipids are fats, oils, waxes, steroids and phospholipids, which make up cell membranes.


What are the symbols for the element that make up lipids?

Carbon, Hydrogen, Ovygen and Phosphorous ( if it is a phospholipid) so the answer is C,H,O,P


Are elements with similar chemical properties found in the same group om the periodic table?

Yes, elements with similar chemical properties are often found in the same group on the periodic table. This is because elements within the same group have the same number of valence electrons, leading to similar reactivity and chemical properties.

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What elements is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids?

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What elements is found in protein but not in carbohydrates and lipids?

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What elements off the periodic are found in lipids?

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Which elements is found in proteins but is not found in carbohydrates or lipids?

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What are the foods chemical elements found in?

Chemical elements are no food, can't eat them. Shouldn't this question be rephrased into: "What are the chemical elements found in food?" ?


What chemical elements are considered primary elements?

Primary elements refer to the six most common elements found in living organisms: carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur. These elements are essential for life as they are found in essential molecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.


What are elements found?

Elements are found on the periodic table and have a chemical bond


What elements is found in protein?

Carbohydrates and lipids.


What are the four elements found inn lipids?

Just 2 : carbon & hydrogen.


What chemical protein is found in all elements?

Chemical elements doesn't contain proteins.


What is the main chemical found in the cell wall?

Cell walls are made of lipids.


What are the chemicals found in foods?

Chemical elements are no food, can't eat them. Shouldn't this question be rephrased into: "What are the chemical elements found in food?" ?