Question

Identify the elements present in each of the following macromolecules

Carbohydrate
Protein
Lipid
Nucleic Acid

Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorous

Answer 1

The elements present in each of the following macromolecules are:

1. **Carbohydrates**:
- Carbon (C)
- Hydrogen (H)
- Oxygen (O)

2. **Proteins**:
- Carbon (C)
- Hydrogen (H)
- Oxygen (O)
- Nitrogen (N)
- (Some proteins may also contain sulfur (S))

3. **Lipids**:
- Carbon (C)
- Hydrogen (H)
- Oxygen (O)
- (Some lipids may also contain phosphorus (P), especially phospholipids)

4. **Nucleic Acids**:
- Carbon (C)
- Hydrogen (H)
- Oxygen (O)
- Nitrogen (N)
- Phosphorus (P)

This breakdown summarizes the primary elements found in each type of macromolecule.