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Nucleic Acids

Function:store and transmit hereditary information

Amino Acids

nucleotides

Unique characteristics:These links are hydrogen

Lipids

Ex:fats,oils,phospholipids,steriods,waxes

Energy storage,cushion organs,insulates body

triglycerides

Unique characteristics: These links are known as covalent bonds

Carbohydrates

Ex:Sugars,starches,cellulose(cell wall),glycgoen

Function:quick energy,energy storage,structure,

Carbon,Hydrogen,Oxygen

Monosaccharides

Unique characteristics:These specific links are covalent bonds.

Protiens

Peptide

Unique characteristics: These links are called covalent.

Ex:muscle,fingernails and claws,skin, hair

Function:hormones,movement,immune system,enzymes,transport

Carbon,Hydrogen,Oxygen,Nitrogen