what atoms are in carbohydrates?
carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
what atoms are in lipids?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen,
what atoms are in proteins?
carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur
what atoms are in nucleic acids?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus
why is calcium important in the body?
it is necessary for nerve impulses transmitted in muscle contraction
why is sodium important in the body?
important in kidney function
why is ammonia important?
production of nitrate ions by bacteria