What do carbohydrates and lipids have in common? They are carbon-containing chains. They only contain carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. They are typically short chains. They are readily used by the body for energy.
Complex carbohydrates and lipids both contain a lot of chemical energy and can be used for energy storage. Complex carbohydrates and lipids are both insoluble in water they are not easily transported. Carbohydrates and lipids both burn cleaner than proteins
