MacrooMolecules

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