Most of the energy for the
metabolic activities of the cell in
all organisms is derived from the
oxidation of Carbohydrate.
Carbohydrate functions
as an energy source of
the body and acts as Bio
fuel
Glucuse, that is a
main feature of
carbohydrate, is
transported from
one cell to another
by blood in case of
animals and cell sap
in case of plants, to
produce energy.
Lipids
Lipids such as
triglycerides are
storage compounds
for the reserve
energy of the body.
They serve
as a source
of fat
soluble
vitamins
(A, D, E, K)
Lipids are
important
as cellular
metabolic
regulators
Proteins
Protein is a nutrient your body needs
to grow, as well as to support and
maintain your life.
help cells develop and
communicate, act as enzymes and
hormones, conduct the transport
of nutrients throughout your
bloodstream and repair damaged
tissue.
Nucleic acids
Nucleic acids consist of three
different types of molecules
joined together:
A Sugar
Molecule
Nitrogen
Molecule
Phosphate
molecule
The main role of nucleic acids is
store the genetic information that
cells in the body need to function.