Transcript Molecules of Life Chart

Monomer
Polymer
Main purpose, or
function of the
molecules for life
Protein
Amino acids
Protein
molecules
Does the work of
the cell.
Nucleic
Acids
Nucleotides
Nutrients
Carbohydrate
Lipids
Nucleic Acids,
monosaccharide
DNA and RNA
monosaccharides
Fatty Acids
Polysaccharides
Lipids
Stores genetic
information
Needed for
Energy
Needed for
structures like the
cell membrane