Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulfur.
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What elements are found in nucleic acids?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus.
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What are the functions of carbohydrates?
The function of carbohydrates is to produce energy as it is the body's main source of fuel- Produce glucose (sugar) through starches the body can use.
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What are the functions of lipids?
Lipids are also known as fats provide energy. You also wouldn't be able to digest your food without lipids.
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What are the functions of proteins?
Much of a cell's structure and functions depend on proteins. They make up parts if the organelles within the cell. A group of proteins- enzymes speed up chemical reactions in an organism.
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What are the functions of nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids contain instructions that cells need to carry out all the functions of life. Such as DNA carries out all the functions of the cells passed from parents to offspring.
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Where can the compounds of carbohydrates be found?
Sugars, starches, fiber
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What are examples of where the compounds of lipids can be found?