Question

which type of molecule that can be found in living things lacks carbon atoms? protein carbohydrate fat water

Explanation:

• Proteins are made of amino acids, which contain carbon.
• Carbohydrates have a general formula of \(C_x(H_2O)_y\), so they have carbon.
• Fats (lipids) are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
• Water has the formula \(H_2O\), no carbon.

Answer:

water