One macromolecule isolated from an organism has a formula of C22H24O2 and another has a formula of C22H24O22. Based on the formulas alone, speculate and justify the likely identity of each macromolecule.

Both molecules are long chain based polymers of carbohydrates. This can easily be told based on the fact that the 3 main elements that make up a sugar are present C , H and O.

This would be C11H12O11 in terms of simple empirical formula.

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Annainn Annainn · Answer 2 · 2019-09-29T22:10:45+02:00

Answer:

[tex]C_{22} H_{24} O_{2}[/tex]= Lipid

[tex]C_{22} H_{24} O_{22}[/tex] = Carbohydrate

Explanation:

The given compounds have molecular formulas:

Compound 1: [tex]C_{22} H_{24} O_{2}[/tex]

Compound 2: [tex]C_{22} H_{24} O_{22}[/tex]

Both compounds are composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) with the same C:H ratios but different O content

In compound 2, the C:H:O ratio is 1:2:1 i.e. the C and O are present in equivalent amounts. This is characteristic of carbohydrates.

In compound 1, the C:H:O ratio is 1:2:(<1). The 'O' content is less than 'C' which is characteristic of lipids.