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