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
Energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Fatty acid and glycerol
Monomers of lipids.
Protein
A three dimensional polymer made of monomers of amino acids.
Amino acid
Monomer 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
Carbohydrates.
Long term energy storage
Lipid.
Stores and transfers genetic information
Nucleic acids (Deoxyribonucleic Acid).
Helps in the transport of materials
Protein.
Structural support to an organism
Protein.
Provides insulation and helps create cell membranes
Lipids.
Enzymes
Proteins.
Quickest form of energy
Carbohydrates.
Mono, di, poly
One, two, many
Hydrolysis
Adding water to polymers to break them into smaller monomers.
Dehydration synthesis
Removing water from monomers to join them together and make polymers.