Carbon Based Molecules

Carbohydrates:

  • Monomer: Monosaccharides (e.g., glucose).

  • Polymer: Polysaccharides (e.g., starch, cellulose).

  • Lipids:

    • Monomer: Fatty acids and glycerol.

    • Polymer: Fats, phospholipids.

  • Proteins:

    • Monomer: Amino acids.

    • Polymer: Polypeptides (proteins).

  • Nucleic Acids:

    • Monomer: Nucleotides.

    • Polymer: DNA, RNA.

  1. Why Carbon is Important: Carbon forms four covalent bonds, allowing it to create diverse and complex molecules essential for life.