Macromolecule

Carbohydrate monomer

Monosaccharide (like glucose)

Carbohydrate function

Fast and short-term energy

Carbohydrate food source

Bread pasta fruits and milk

Protein monomer

Amino acids

Protein function

Muscle and tissue building enzymes and immune system

Protein food source

Beef chicken eggs and beans

Lipid monomer

Glycerol and fatty acids

Lipid function

Long-term energy storage cell membranes and insulation

Lipid food source

Butter oil nuts and avocados

Nucleic Acid monomer

Nucleotides

Nucleic Acid function

Storing and transmitting genetic information (DNA and RNA)

Nucleic Acid food source

Any food that came from a living thing (meat and plants)