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What kinds of atoms are lipids mostly made of?

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There are several possibilities, but carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are definitely major players. Some categories of lipids contain nitrogen or phosphorus as well. read more

All lipids are made up of the same atoms: carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O). Lipids contain the same elements that make up carbohydrates but in different proportions. Lipids have a large proportion of carbon and hydrogen bonds and a small proportion of oxygen atoms. read more

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