| A | B |
|---|
| biomolecules (biological molecules, organic molecules, macromolecules) | large molecules which contain carbon and are essential for life |
| carbohydrates | biomolecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (CHO) and known as sugars and starches; provide quick energy |
| lipids | biomolecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (CHO) and known as fats and oils; provide long term energy storage |
| proteins | biomolecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen (CHON); essential for building cellular structures and forming enzymes |
| nucleic acids | biomolecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus (CHONP); essential for directing cell activities through protein synthesis |
| monomer | the small molecule that is used as a building block for a particular biomolecule |
| glucose | the monomer for carbohydrates |
| amino acid | the monomer for proteins |
| fatty acids | the monomer for lipids |
| nucleotide | the monomer for nucleic acids |
