Lions Test Review

Carbohydrate Monomer

Monosaccharide

Carbohydrate Elements

CHO

Carbohydrate Function

Body’s primary source of energy

Carbohydrate Examples

Starches, cellulose

Carbohydrate Foods

Sweets, honey, bread, potato, corn

Protein Monomer

Amino acid

Protein Elements

CHON(S)

Protein Function

Needed for growth and repair

Protein Examples

Muscle, hair, nails, enzymes

Protein Food

Meat, eggs, fish, cheese

Lipid Monomer

Glycerol and fatty acids

Lipid Elements

CHO

Lipid Function

Energy storage (long-term), insulation, cell membranes, hormones

Lipid Examples

Oil, wax, fat

Lipid Foods

Butter, mayo

Nucleic Acid Monomer

Nucleotide

Nucleic Acid Elements

CHONP

Nucleic Acid Function

Genetic information, storage and protein synthesis

Nucleic Acid Examples

DNA, RNA

Nucleic Acid Foods

All plants and animals