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