An organic compound contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Is this compound likely to be a lipid, carbohydrate, or protein?

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anor277
Sep 16, 2016

The compound is most likely to be a protein.

Explanation:

By definition, a protein contains an amide bond, #R-C(=O)-NR'_2#, usually in the form of a long chain polymer. The presence of #N# is good indication of a protein.

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