Biomolecule
Elements/Chemical
Formula
Function
Monomer/Polymer
Examples
Other
Carbohydrates
Carbon, Hydrogen,
Oxygen
1:2:1 Ratio
main source of energy;
aka. quick energy
C6H12O6 = glucose
Proteins
Carbon, Hydrogen,
Oxygen and Nitrogen
Has a –COOH and
–NH2 and R group
Bones and muscles
transport things in and
out of cells
control rate of
chemical reactions
regulate cell processes
(enzymes and
hormones)
Monomer = sugar or
monosaccharide
Glucose, fructose
Polymer = polysaccharide
Starch in plants;
Glycogen in animals
Ex. of foods: Sugar, starch
(potatoes, pasta, etc.)
Monomer = amino acids
Ex. of foods:
Meat, poultry, eggs,
beans, soy, nuts, peanut
butter, enzymes
Polymer =
protein/polypeptide chain
Sugars end in –ose
one of the most
important biomolecules
enzymes usually end in
-ase
Lipids
Carbon, Hydrogen,
Oxygen
NOT a 1:2:1 Ratio
Has a –COOH group
long-term energy
storage
make up biological
membranes,
phospholipid bilayer
waterproof coverings
insulation, cushioning
No True Monomer or
Polymer
Usually contains glycerol
and fatty acid chains
Fats, oils, waxes, and
biological membranes
Ex. Cholesterol
Nucleic Acids
Carbon, Hydrogen,
Oxygen, Nitrogen and
Phosphorus
stores and transmits
genetic information
codes for proteins
Monomer = nucleotide
(sugar, phosphate group
and nitrogenous base
Polymer = nucleic acid
DNA = deoxyribonucleic
acid
RNA = ribonucleic acid
ATP = adenosine triphosphate
DOES NOT
DISSOLVE IN
WATER