BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

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The details shows the elements found in the food classess X and Y.Food class X:Elements C, H, OFood class Y:Elements C, H, O, NWhat are food classess X and Y?

A	X:Carbohydrate, Y:Lipid
B	X:Lipid, Y:Protein
C	X:Protein, Y:Carbohydrates
D	X:Protein, Y:Lipids

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, or chlorine are major elements. Carbon is an important element in food since this element is the main component of all organic compounds present in food.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. In addition, food also contains dietary fibres and water. Carbohydrates and fats mainly provide energy to our body. Proteins and minerals are needed for the growth and the maintenance of our body.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are six major nutrients – water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals.

Detailed explanation-4: -The six most common elements found in food are Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N) Oxygen (O), Phosphorous (P) and Sulphur (S). The elements found in dissolved salts include Sodium (Na), Magnesium (Mg), Chlorine (Cl), Potassium (K) and Calcium (Ca).

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