Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids are the four classes of what type of compounds?
chromosomal compounds
reversible compounds
nutrient compounds
biochemical compounds
Carbohydrates are one of four classes of biochemical compounds. The other three classes are proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. In addition to cellulose, carbohydrates include sugars and starches. Carbohydrate molecules contain atoms of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Living things use carbohydrates mainly for energy. For more in-depth information on carbohydrates, you may want to watch the videos at these URLs:.