Macromolecules
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Nucleic Acid
Proteins
Atoms Used
Function
Source of short-term energy
Monomer
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Example Foods
Source of quick energy
Bread
Potatoes
Sugar
Monosaccharide
Structural support
Atoms Used
Function
Monomers
Example of Foods
Glycerol
Fatty acids
Rice
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Carbon
Source of long-term energy
Building blocks in cell membranes
Oils
Sunflower oil
Nuts
Peanuts
Walnuts
Monomers
Atoms Used
Function
Example Foods
Amino Acids
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Meat
Beans
Immune system
Used for building Muscle Matter
Antibodies
Hormone production
Atoms Used
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Phosphorus
Carbon
Function
Monomer
Examples
DNA
RNA
Nucleotide
Storage of genetic information
Directing protein production
Polymer
Polymer
Polymer
Polymer
Genetic material
Examples
Enzymes
Hemoglobin
Insulin
Antibodies
Examples
Examples
Glucose
Fructose
Cellulose
Lactose
Polar molecule
Non-polar molecules
Polar Molecule
Olive oil
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Cholesterol