Biomolecule
Monomer
Examples
Function
Carbohydrate
Monosaccharides
Glucose
Galactose
Maltose
Fructose
Starch
Provides energy for
the body
Builds
macromolecules
Stores energy
Lipid
Glycerol and fatty
acids
cholesterol
steroid hormone
phospholipid
triglyceride
Energy storage
Chemical messenger
Structure (formula)
Hydrates of carbon
Sources
animal liver
plant stems
fruits
grains
Corn
Olive
Peanut
Soy
Chains of fatty acid
and glycerol
Protein
Nucleic Acid
Amino acids
Nucleotides
Amylase, lipase, actin, Enzymes
tubulin, etc.
Structural support
Receptors
Signaling
Growth
Transport
DNA and RNA
Storage
Expression of genetic
informatino
Fish
poultry
eggs
milk/yogurt
Amine (N) group
Carboxyl (COOH) group
Polynucleotides
Raw foods
Blood
Body fluids
Bone material}
Cultured cells