NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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What three elements make up lipids?
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Carbon, salt, water
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Fats and oils
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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
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Carbon, sodium, chloride
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lipids are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms, and in some cases contain phosphorus, nitrogen, sulfur and other elements.
Detailed explanation-2: -Triglycerides (also known as triacylglycerols or simply “fats”) consist of a three-carbon molecule called glycerol covalently bound to three fatty acids. The covalent bond formed between the carboxyl groups of the fatty acids and the glycerol molecule is called an ester bond.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, with phosphorus, nitrogen, sulphur, and other elements thrown in for good measure.
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