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lipids

unique characteristics - doesn't dissolve easily in digestive system.

examples - fats, oils, steroids, and wax

Functions - energy storage, cushions organs, and insulates body.

monomer - triglycerides

carbohydrates

unique characteristics - can taste sweet

examples - Fructose, Lactose, Maltose, Sucrose and Glucose

Functions - quick energy, and energy storage.

elements - carbon hydrogen and oxygen

monomer - monosaccharides

proteins

unique characteristics - can form helix's and pleated sheets

Functions - builds and repairs tissue

examples - muscles, hormones, fingernails, skin, hair, and enzymes

monomer - amino acid

nucleic acid

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unique characteristics - determine what you look like, what you can eat, etc

examples - RNA and DNA

Functions - storage of information

elements - carbon oxygen hydrogen and nitrogen

monomer - nucleotides