Chemical elements which make up carbohydrates, fats and proteins Flashcards

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Carbohydrates (Chemical elements)

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Carbohydrates are organic compounds made up of the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

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Fats (Chemical elements)

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Fats are organic compounds made up of the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen but they contain much less oxygen in proportion to hydrogen compared to carbohydrates.

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Proteins (Chemical elements)

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Proteins are complex organic materials containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen
(Sometimes sulfur and phophorus are present)

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