Identify the elements present in each of the following macromolecules(4 points)

Question

Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorous
Carbohydrate

Protein

Lipid

Nucleic Acid

Answer 1

Here’s a breakdown of the elemental composition of each of the specified macromolecules:

Carbohydrate

• Carbon: Yes
• Hydrogen: Yes
• Oxygen: Yes
• Nitrogen: No
• Phosphorus: No

Protein

• Carbon: Yes
• Hydrogen: Yes
• Oxygen: Yes
• Nitrogen: Yes
• Phosphorus: No

Lipid

• Carbon: Yes
• Hydrogen: Yes
• Oxygen: Yes (but in smaller amounts compared to carbohydrates)
• Nitrogen: No
• Phosphorus: Can be present in phospholipids, but typically, lipids do not contain phosphorus.

Nucleic Acid

• Carbon: Yes
• Hydrogen: Yes
• Oxygen: Yes
• Nitrogen: Yes
• Phosphorus: Yes

This summary identifies the presence or absence of these elements in carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.