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In Biology / High School | 2014-09-12

What type of compounds make up most of your body's molecules?

Asked by hambohey

Answer (2)

Well technically the average human is about 60-70% water, therefore water is the majority compound.
The chemical formula for water is H2O

Answered by TaylorBayley | 2024-06-10

Most of your body's molecules are organic compounds, specifically carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. These compounds mainly consist of carbon, which is essential for life's structure and function. Together, they support various roles, such as energy provision, structural integrity, and genetic information storage.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-09-30