Macromolecules are also called Biomolecules

They are small molecules that are necessary for life! Cells need them to work!

Carbohydrates

• Used for short-term energy

• Labeled as "sugars" in nutrition facts

• Foods with a lot of carbohydrates include bread and pasta

Carbohydrates

Monomer or "building block" is called a monosaccharide

Polymer is called a polysaccharide

Key examples: glucose (monomer), starch (polymer)

Lipids

• Lipids are used for long term energy storage

• Lipids include fats, oils, and waxes

• Foods that include a lot of lipids are oils and butter, some fish, nuts,and avocados

Lipids

Lipids are made of fatty acids

There are two types: saturated and unsaturated

Phospholipids

A special kind of lipid that is used to build the cell membrane!

Proteins