What are the elements of carbohydrates and fats?
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A central fact in biochemistry is that both carbohydrates and fats, two of the three primary macronutrients, are composed of the same three elements: carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O). Despite sharing these fundamental building blocks, the specific ratio and arrangement of these elements lead to vastly different molecular structures, properties, and functions within the body.
