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Carbohydrates
Building Blocks: Monosaccharides (simple sugars)
Functions: Provide cells with quick/short-term energy, source of dietary fiber
Examples: Glucose, sucrose, starch, cellulose, chitin
Lipids
Building Blocks: Fatty acids and glycerol
Functions: Provide cells with long-term energy, make up biological membranes
Examples: Fats, phospholipids, waxes, oils, grease, steroids
Proteins
Building Blocks: Amino Acids
Functions: Provide cell structure, send chemical signals, speed up chemical reactions, etc
Examples: Keratin (found in hair and nails), hormones, enzymes, antibodies
Nucleic Acids
Building Blocks: Nucleotides
Functions: Store and pass on genetic information
Examples: DNA, RNA