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Proteins

Elements: C, H, O, N, and some S

Monomer: amino acids

Functions: catalyzing chemical reactions, synthesizing and repairing DNA, structural support, transporting materials across the cell

Examples: hemoglobin, actin and myosin, albumin, keratin

Carbohydrates

Elements: C, H, O

Monomer: monosaccharides

Functions: cellular identity, source of energy, storage of energy, structural support, cell signaling, make ATP, convert solar energy

Examples: glucose, starch, glycogen, peptidoglycan, cellulose, chitin

Nucleic Acids

Elements: C, H, O, N, P

Monomer: nucleotides

Functions: storage and expression of genetic information, transmission of genetic code required for making proteins

Examples: DNA, RNA

Lipids

Elements: C, H, O, and some P and N

Monomer: fatty acids

Functions: energy storage, cell structure, insulation and protection, regulating and signaling, digestion

Examples: steroids (cholesterol), waxes, fats and oils, phospholipids

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