Protein
The building blocks of proteins
Amino acids
Example of nucleic acid
RNA, DNA
Example of monosaccharide
Glucose, Fructose, Galactose
A lipid-based molecule that serves as a precursor for hormones like testosterone and estrogen.
This is the bond that links amino acid together
Contains ribose sugar and uracil instead of thymine.
RNA
Polysaccharide that is found in animals
Glycogen
Forms a bilayer in cell membranes.
Phospholipids
An example of structural protein
Keratin
Acts as an adapter molecule during protein synthesis. Brings amino acids to the ribosome.
tRNA
Energy
A class of lipids with a four-ring structure. Includes hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.
Steroids