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