Here's an identification of the elements present in each of the macromolecules mentioned:
| Macromolecule | Carbon | Hydrogen | Oxygen | Nitrogen | Phosphorus | |------------------|--------|----------|--------|----------|------------| | Carbohydrate | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | | Protein | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | | Lipid | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | | Nucleic Acid | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Summary:
- Carbohydrates mainly consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
- Lipids are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- Nucleic Acids are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.