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Macromolecule

Monomer

Functions (2)

Simple Carbohydrates
C,H,O

monosaccharide 
such as glucose, galactose, 
and fructose 

-

amylase will break down
carbohydrates into
- glucose to supply energy
stores energy

honey or table sugar

Complex Carbohydrates
polysaccharide

monosaccharides covalently 
bonded 

-

animals will store excess
sugar in a
polysaccharides called
glycogen
gylcogen is broken down
as glucose and supplies
energy to the body
starch is broken down
into sugars the body
uses it

starch, pasta, and potato

-

Pure source (2)

Lipids

one glycerol and three fatty 
acids

-

used to store long term
energy
are also part of some
waterproof and
protective membranes

olive oil, vegetable oil, butter,
cream, lard

Proteins
nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen,
and oxygen

amino acids 

-

regulates the rate of
chemical reactions
helps fight diseases
transfers substances into
and out of the body

lean meat

Nucleic Acids

nucleotides

traps energy
transfers energy
store and transfer
genetics and dna

hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen,
carbon, and phosphorus

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