glucose (simple sugar)
quick/main energy source
triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids
cellulose (found in plants)
long-term energy
chemical messengers
workers
antibodies - fight infections
fats, oils, waxes
monomer: fatty acids and glycerol
monomer: nucleotide
enzymes- speed up reactions
RNA
make up cell membranes
starch (potatoes, rice, pastas)
polypeptide chain
monomer: amino acids
hemoglobin - transport
instructions to make proteins
monomer: monosaccharide
provide insulation
sugars
DNA
store genetic code
