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
Carbohydrate
compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; major source of energy for the human body
Saccharides (sugars)
monomers of carbohydrates
Lipids
fats and oils
fatty acid and glycerol
monomers of lipids
Protein
An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells
Amino acid
monomer of protein
Nucleic acid
DNA and RNA
Nucleotide
monomer of nucleic acids made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
Short term energy storage
carbohydrates
Long term energy storage
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
Lipids
Enzymes
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions
Quickest form of energy
carbohydrates
Mono, di, poly
one, two, many