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Micromolecules/ Biomolecules/ Organic Compounds - Maria Simova 9/7 -…
Micromolecules/ Biomolecules/ Organic Compounds - Maria Simova 9/7
Carbohydrates
C, H, O (always H2O ratio)
Monomers: glucose, fructose
uses: fast source of energy, short-term source of energy, plant structure
Food sources: sugar, bread
Lipids (fats)
C, H, O
Monomers: fatty acids, glycerol
Uses: long-term energy, membrane structure, insulin
Food sources: oils
Proteins
C, H, O, N
Monomers: amino acid
Uses: building and repairing the body, immune response, transport, enzymes
Food sources: meats, eggs, beans, seeds
Nucleic acids
Monomers: nucleotide
DNA, RNA
C, H, O, N, P
Uses: coding for traits, guiding cell process