Amoeba Sisters Video Recap: Biomolecules

I am useful for a fast source of energy.

carbohydrates

I have involvement in the immune system (ex: antibodies).

proteins

I am helpful for long term energy storage.

lipids

I have a large role in muscle development.

proteins

If athletes "pasta load" they consume a lot of me.

carbohydrates

A mutation in DNA would initially start with me.

nucleic acid

I make up cell membranes.

lipids

Enzymes, which can speed up reactions, belong in my category.

proteins

I am important for insulation.

lipids

I contain elements C, H, and O and have a ring like structure.

carbohydrates

My category includes genetic material.

nucleic acid

I can contain long fatty acid chains.

lipids

Carbohydrates monomer

monosaccharides

Lipids monomer

glycerol and fatty acids

Proteins monomer

amino acids

Nuclei acids monomer

nucleotides

Carbohydrates elements

C, H, O

Lipids elements

C, H, O

Proteins elements

C, H, O, N

Nucleic acids elements

C, H, O, N, P

Carbohydrate example

Pasta

Lipid example

Butter, oil

Protein example

Meat, beans

Nucleic acid example

DNA and RNA