Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (no ratio)
Energy storage, Cushions organisms, insulates body
Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, Steroids, Waxes
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
Muscle, Skin, Hair, Hormones
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The shape of protein allows it to function
Hormones, Movement, Immune system, Enzymes
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (1:2:1 ratio)
Quick energy, energy storage, structure
Sugars, Starches, Cellulose, Glycogen
The elements in Carbohydrates occur in a 1:2:1 ratio
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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
Store and transmit hereditary information
Nucleic Acids determine the inherited characteristics of every living thing
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