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Why This Matters for Nursing: These molecules make up your body and the food you eat. Understanding carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids helps you understand nutrition, diabetes, metabolism, and many disease processes.
Macromolecules are large molecules essential for life. There are four main types:
| Type | Building Blocks | Main Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | Monosaccharides | Energy, structure |
| Proteins | Amino acids | Structure, enzymes, transport |
| Lipids | Fatty acids + glycerol | Energy storage, membranes, hormones |
| Nucleic Acids | Nucleotides | Genetic information |
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