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