Biomolecules

1. Carbohydrates

• Made of C, H, O.

• Provide instant energy.

• Examples: glucose, fructose, sucrose, starch, cellulose.

2. Proteins

• Made of amino acids.

• Help in body growth, repair, enzymes, hormones.

• Examples: keratin, collagen, insulin, enzymes.

3. Lipids

• Fats and oils.

• Store long-term energy and form cell membranes.

• Examples: triglycerides, phospholipids, cholesterol.

4. Nucleic Acids

• DNA and RNA.

• Carry genetic information and control protein synthesis.