name two chemicals presents in the living organisms having carbon, hydrogen and oxygen as main contituents . state their mainfunctions

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Carbohydrates and lipids are two biomolecules that contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen as its component. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source of the body, lipids are essential components of cell membrane and can also act as source of energy.

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