HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The four organic compounds found in living things are?
A
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, and Oxygen
B
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Carbon
C
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
D
Carbon, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates. protein, lipids and nucleic acids. Explanation: 1) Carbohydrates are those which contain three elements C, H and O. 2) Protein contains C, H, O, N and S (in few). 3) Lipids have C, H, and O but they are different from carbohydrates. 4) Nucleic acids contain C, H, O, N and P.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among the numerous types of organic compounds, four major categories are found in all living things: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Almost all organisms use carbohydrates as sources of energy. In addition, some carbohydrates serve as structural materials.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each of the four types of macromolecules-proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids-has its own characteristic set of functional groups that contributes greatly to its differing chemical properties and its function in living organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Proteins: Molecular Machines. Nucleic Acids: Information Repositories. Lipids: Waterproof Membranes. Carbohydrates: Stored Energy. 26-Apr-2018

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