Organic Molecule
Emily Parker
Elements Found in Them*
Carbohydrates - C, H, O & 1:2:1 ratio.
Lipids - C,H,O
Proteins - C, H, O, N
Nucleic Acids - C, H, O, N, P
Subunits*
Carbohydrates - Building Blocks, Monosaccharides, and Glucose.
Lipids - Fatty Acid and Glycerol.
Proteins - Amino Acids.
Nucleic Acids - Nucleotides.
Function*
Carbohydrates - Main source of energy for living things.
Lipids - Long term energy storage, cell membranes, and insulation.
Proteins - Storage, structure, signal, contraction, defense, transport, and enzyme.
Nucleic Acids - Our heredity info has info to help cells make protein.
Carbohydrates
Sugars
Bread
Pasta
Lipids
Fats
Oils
Waxes
Protein
Meat
Beans