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Function of carbs, lipids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids
enzyme- speeds up reactions;
carbs- 1st source of energy, also part of cell wall;
proteins- allow for muscle movement, antibodies, cell; markers, enzymes, pigments, neurotransmitters, receptors, hormones, in hair, fingernails;
lipids- cushions organs, insulate, 2nd source of energy, in cell membrane, waxes on leaves;
nucleic acids- DNA- genetic info, RNA-protein synthesis