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they are naturally occurring molecules that contain fats, waxes, sterols, fat soluble vitamins and phospolipids ect...

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How are carbohydrates and lipids?

They both contain energy.


Are carbohydrates and lipids alike?

They both contain energy.


How are lipids like carbohydrates?

lipids contain energy just like carbohydrates,but lipids contain more energy Source: North Shore Community College Student Carbohydrates do contain energy but only for short periods of time, where as Lipids can contain energy for long periods of time even if this means that they are under-water.


Do lipids contain more calories per gram than either carbohydrates or proteins?

Lipids contain 9 cal/gram while proteins and carbohydrates each contain 4 cal/gram.


Do lipids contain less oxygen than carbohydrates?

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


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

Nitrogen is the atom found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids. Nitrogen is an essential component of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. Carbohydrates and lipids do not contain nitrogen in their structure.


Lipids contain the same basic elements as carbohydrates?

true


What atoms do lipids and carbohydrates always contain?

they always contain glucose or atoms of sugar


Is nitrogen found in carbohydrates or lipids or proteins?

Nitrogen is primarily found in proteins, which are made up of amino acids that contain nitrogen. Carbohydrates and lipids typically do not contain nitrogen in their structure.


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 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 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.