Monomer
A simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
Polymer
A long molecule consisting of many similar or identical monomers linked together.
Carbohydrate
compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; major source of energy for the human body
Saccharide
a simple sugar or combination of sugars; a carbohydrate
Lipid
macromolecule made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes fats, oils, and waxes
Fatty acid and glycerol
monomers of lipids
Protein
A three dimensional polymer made of monomers of amino acids.
Amino acid
Building blocks of protein
Nucleic acid
a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.
Nucleotide
monomer of nucleic acids made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
Short term energy storage
function of carbohydrates
Long term energy storage
function of lipids
Stores and transfers genetic information
function of DNA
Helps in the transport of materials
protein
Structural support to an organism
protein
Provides insulation and helps create cell membranes
function of lipids
Enzymes
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions
Quickest form of energy
carbohydrates
Mono, di, poly
one, two, many