Similarities and differences between carbohydrates and lipids?

Answer 1

Lipids and carbs are both sources of energy. They both have Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. The differences between them include the amount of atoms, (Carbs have a 2:1 ratio of Hydrogen to Oxygen, Lipids do not) the building blocks (Carbs are built from monosaccharides, Lipids are built from fatty acids and glycerol) And lastly, Carbs are our first source of energy, Lipids are secondary.

Answer 2

Carbs are basicallly sugar once they're broke down. They are responsible for providing the body with energy, fuel to keep it going. When you eat too many, your body releases insulin to combat the excess sugar in the blood, and your body in turn stores it as fat to use for a rainy day. Lipids are the fat in your blood that you get from fat in your diet. Fat is needed for proper brain function and is an essential part of your diet, so long as it's in moderation.

Answer 2

Carbohydrates have molecular formula Cn(H2O)n where n is 3 or more than 3 , while lipids are compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents .Lipids are part of cellular membranes while carbohydrates form cell wall , used in storage .Both provide energy to cell .

Answer 3

Carbohydrates are the main energy source for the cell. After all of the carbohydrates are burned, the cell starts to burn the lipids. Therefor, they are both energy sources, but carbohydrates are just the first source of energy where as lipids are a secondary source. When you go on a diet you usually stay low on carbohydrates to burn the fat off of you to lose weight because it burns the fat instead of the carbohydrates.

Answer 4

Carbohydrates and lipids are both macronutrients that provide energy to the body. However, carbohydrates are composed of sugars, while lipids are made up of fatty acids. Carbohydrates are primarily used for short-term energy, while lipids are a more concentrated source of energy used for long-term storage and insulation.

Answer 5

They are similar because: They both contain energy.

They are different because: Carbohydrates dissolve in water and lipids don't.