Question

A. If your body does not take in protein, but only carbohydrates and lipids,

what atoms will it be missing? Hint: There are two, and you can figure this
out by comparing the structures of the monomers for proteins and
carbohydrates as well as the basic structure of lipids.

Answer 1

The main two atoms missing when you do not eat protein is Nitrogen and Sulfur. Lipidsand carbohydrates contain Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. Although protein does containCarbon, lipids and carbs do not contain Nitrogen and Sulfur. The main two atoms missing when you do not eat protein is Nitrogen and Sulfur