BIOMOLECULE PROJECT

Carbohydrate
any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.

CARBOHYDRATES STRUCTURE

• Carbon 1
• Hydrogen 2
• Oxygen 1

CARBONS FUNCTION
Provides energy for the body

Foods with carbs

• Bread
• Wheat
• Cheese
• Milk
• Fruits

Lipids
A class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives

LIPIDS STRUCTURE

• Carbon
• Hydrogen
• Oxygen

LIPIDS FUNCTION
Storage of energy or forming cell membranes

FOODS WITH LIPIDS

• Butter
• Bread
• Carrots
• Tomatos
• Fries
• Bananas

PROTEINS
Organic compound that consists of large molecules composed of one or more long Chains of amino acids

PROTEINS STRUCTURE

• Carbon
• Hydrogen
• Oxygen
• Nitrogen
• Sulphur