FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
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Question
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Which of the following does NOT describe an element that makes up biomolecules?
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Carbon (C)
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Hydrogen (H)
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Oxygen (O)
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Helium (He)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Proteins, carbohydrates and lipids are made from three basic molecules: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. However, all proteins contain an element not found in carbohydrates and lipids is nitrogen.
Detailed explanation-2: -Biomolecules are composed primarily of the elements carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorus.
Detailed explanation-3: -The four elements in all living organisms are carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen.
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