Biomolecules

Used by living cells for animal structures, immunity, and transport of materials

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

made of simple sugars

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

glucose, fructose, and galactose

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

starch, cellulose, and glycogen

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

1:2:1 ratio of C, H, and O

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

short term energy source of all living things

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

made of C,H, and O, but large proportions of carbon and hydrogen compared to oxygen

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

long term energy storage

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

key component of cell membrane

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids