Carbohydrates Vs. Lipids: Understanding The Key Differences For Energy, Structure, And Health
Carbohydrates and lipids share several common features. They both serve as energy sources, with carbohydrates providing quick energy and lipids serving as long-term reserves (fats, oils). Chemically, carbohydrates have a higher oxygen-to-carbon-and-hydrogen ratio and are water-soluble due to their polar nature. Conversely, lipids have a higher carbon-and-hydrogen ratio and are water-insoluble due to their nonpolar,…