Large molecule; string of multiple monomers

Organic compound (such as sugar or starch) used to store energy

Large, complex macromolecule made up of amino acids; they are used for growth, repair, enzymes, antibodies in the immune system

Fatty organic compounds used for energy storage, structure, and signaling

Chain of nucleotides that store genetic information

To break down substances

To build up new materials from simple substances

The building blocks (monomer) of carbohydrates (polymer) are

The building blocks (monomer) of proteins (polymer) are

The building blocks (monomer) of lipids/fats (polymer) are

The building blocks (monomer) of nucleic acids that make up DNA (polymer) are