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How is protein different from carbohydrate

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Protein is different from carbohydrate due to its chemical structure. Protein
contains only of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon, hydrogen. Carbohydrates consists of only 3 chemical compositions: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen. Also, when protein is broken down into the basic units, its is broken down as amino acids, while carbohydrates is broken down as sugar.

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Answer:

Proteins:

Proteins are composed of amino acids (which contain hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and carbon). They are also known as building blocks because they are mainly used for building the structure of the body. Proteins are the raw material that is used to maintain (buildup) healthy body cells and function properly.

Carbohydrate:

Carbohydrate is an organic compound (which contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen). carbohydrate is composed of sugar. They are mainly needed by the body for energy. Carbohydrates main purpose is to provide fuel to the body.

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