Biology - chapter 3 - food and biomolecules

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biomolecules
chemicals made inside of living organisms. There are four types of biomolecules, these are, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and vitamins.
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list the elements that are commonly found in biomolecules
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulpher, and Phosphorous. (CHONPS)
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list the elements that are often found as dissolved salts (minerals)
Sodium, Magnesium, Chlorine, Potassium, Calcium (Sophie Makes Chipped Potatoes Carefully)
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Essential trace elements
Copper, Iron, and Zinc
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why are trace elements called trace elements
because they are needed in very small amounts but are essential for life
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what elements do carbohydrates contain
carbon, hydrogen and Oxygen
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what is the formula for carbohydrates