-monomer which makes up proteins -has a central carbon atom which is bonded to a carboxylic acid group, an amino acid group, a hydrogen atom group and a R group
Condensation reaction
-two molecules combine to form a more complex one with the elimination of a simple substance -usually water
Hydrolysis
-the breaking down of large molecules into smaller ones by the addition of water molecules
Nucleotide
-compound of an organic base and ribose sugar linked to a phosphate group
Carbohydrates
-respiratory substrates which provide energy for cells -also used for structure in cell membranes and cell walls in plants
Lipids
-used as respiratory substrates which provide energy for cells
-Form a bilayer in cell membranes and make up some hormones
Proteins
-maim component of many cellular structures, form enzymes and chemical messengers
Nucleic acids
-Form polymers (DNA and RNA) which make up the genetic material of organisms
