| Term | Definition |
|---|
| lipid funtion | stores energy for long periods of time |
| lipid example | cholesterol, butter, oils |
| lipid elements | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen (2) |
| protein funtion | carries oxygen to cells |
| protein example | meats |
| protein elements | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur |
| carbohydrate function | used to get and store eneregy |
| carbohydrate example | wheat |
| carbohydrate elements | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen (1) |
| nucleic acid function | contain information for making proteins |
| nucleic acid example | DNA |
| nucleic acid elements | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes phosphorus depending on the other amino acid attached |
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