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What is the main function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids?

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functions of carbohydrates: quick energy, energy storage, structure.
functions of proteins: muscle movement, immune system, protect against germs, enzymes, help chemical reactions.
functions of lipids: energy storage, very concentrated, twice the energy as carbohydrates, cell membrane, cushions the organs.
functions of nucleic acids: genetic material stores information, genes, blueprint for building proteins , transfers information.
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