Functions of biomoleculesOnline version Repasar las funciones de las biomoléculas para ESO bilingüe by mamen paniego 1 Water 2 Mineral salts 3 Carbohydrates 4 Lipids 5 Proteins 6 Nucleic acids regulates temperature chemical reactions take place in it part of joints and skin transport homeostasis part of bones and teeth nerve impulse muscle contraction immediate energy diferenciales our own cells from foreign cells part of cellulose, chitin, bacteria cell walls... plays a role in fertilization store energy sexual and stress hormones thermal insulator mechanical protector of internal organs waterproofing main structural component of cells membranes enzymes hormones such as insulin or growth hormone main part of nails and hair part of antibodies contractibility genetic information control information displayed proteins are made following their rules