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Chemically glycerine may be considered as a derived member of the carbohydrates. Also FDA has the intention to include glycerine on food labels.

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Are there any elements in glycerol that are not in carbohydrate?

Yes, glycerol is a type of alcohol molecule, whereas carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Carbohydrates contain saccharide units, while glycerol consists of three hydroxyl (OH) groups attached to a propane backbone, making it structurally different from carbohydrates.


Are there any elements in glycerol that are not in carbohydrates?

There aren't any elements in glycerol that are not in carbohydrates. Glycerol has carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms, similar to that of carbohydrates.


Are there any elements that are in glycerol that are not in carbohydrates?

Glycerol is CH2OH-CHOH-CH2OH. No.


Is glycerol and glycogen part of fatty acids?

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Is oxygen found in glycerol?

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Do lipids contain sugar?

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How does the ratio of H to O in glycerol compare to the ratio in carbohydrates?

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Name the polymer of carbohydrates proteins lipids and nucleic acid?

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Does carbohydrates contain sulfur?

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What do oils fats and waxes all contain?

They all contain glycerol.


What are the chemical elements that make up carbohydrates fats and proteins?

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How many fatty acids and glycerol do triglycerides contain?

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