Organic Molecules are found in all living things and are formed from a few elements to make more molecules. The four organic molecules are carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acid, and protein. They are all based on carbon.
The monomer of carbohydrates in sugar, carbs provide the body with enough energy to go through most of the day. Monosaccharides, polysaccharides, disaccarides, glucose, fructose, startch are all included in carbs. The elements of carbs are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
The monomer of protein in amino acids. Proteins play a role in movement, structural support, storage, and communication between cells, digestion, and the transport of substances around the body. Some examples are enzymes, antibodies, and some hormones. The elements of proteins are phosphurus, sodium, and potassium.
The monomer of lipids are fatty acids. Lipids store energy, insulation, and store fatty acids. Some examples are omega 3, omega 6, oils, and waxes. The elements of lipids are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
The monomer of nucleic acid is nucleotide. Nucleic acids are there for storage and expression of genetic information. Some examples are DNA and RNA. The elements of nucleic acid is carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
A monomer is a molecule that can react together with other monomer molecules to form a larger polymer chain.
A polymer is a substance or material consisting of very large molecules, or macromolecules, composed of many repeating subunits.