Proteins
This is the basic building block of proteins.
amino acids
What are lipids?
Fats, Oils and Waxes
This is the chemical formula for water.
H₂O
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of this type of energy.
quick energy
Minerals are nutrients your body needs, but unlike vitamins, they come from this non-living source.
earth
This organ system uses protein to build strong muscles
muscular system
These lipids are solid at room temperature and are found in foods like butter
fats
Water is called the “universal” one of these because it can dissolve many substances.
solvent
This simple sugar is the basic building block of most carbohydrates and is the main fuel for your cells.
glucose
This mineral helps build strong bones and teeth and is found in milk and dairy products.
calcium
Foods like meat, eggs, beans, and nuts are all rich in this nutrient
protein
Lipids are made mostly of these two elements, which also form the backbone of many organic molecules.
carbon and hydrogen
Water molecules stick to each other because of this property.
cohesion
Bread, pasta, and potatoes are high in these complex carbohydrates.
starches
Your body needs this mineral, found in table salt, to maintain fluid balance and help nerves send signals.
sodium
These Proteins help break down food in your body
enyzme
Cells use this lipid-based structure to control what enters and leaves the cell.
cell membrane
Water helps regulate Earth’s temperature because it takes a lot of heat to raise its temperature—this property is known as this.
high specific heat
Plants store extra glucose in this carbohydrate, which helps support their cell walls.
cellulose
This mineral is needed to make hemoglobin, the molecule that carries oxygen in your blood.
iron
This process inside cells uses mRNA to put amino acids together in the correct order to make a protein.
protein synthesis
This type of lipid stores long-term energy and is made of one glycerol molecule attached to three fatty acids.
triglyceride
By allowing sweat to evaporate from the skin’s surface, water helps humans do this critical task that prevents overheating.
What is regulate body temperature
Carbohydrates are made of these three elements in the ratio 1:2:1.
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Potassium and magnesium are examples of these “charged” mineral particles that help regulate nerve and muscle function.
electrolytes