Carbohydrates: Main source of energy for living things; provide fast, short term energy , Made of monosaccharides; Example: Glucose, Starch, Cellulose , Proteins: Made of amino acids; Ex: enzymes, Regulate cell processes, Control rate of reactions, build tissues such as bone and muscle , Lipids: Long term, stored energy / Provide insulation / Part of biological membranes, Made of glycerol and fatty acids; Example: Fats, Oils, Waxes, Nucleic Acids: Made of nucleotides; Example: DNA and RNA, Store and transmit genetic information, Photosynthesis : Uses water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide to create glucose and oxygen, Occurs only in plants, Cellular Respiration: Uses glucose and oxygen to create water, carbon dioxide, and ATP, Occurs in plants and animals, Water: contains hydrogen bonds, polarity leads to special properties, Enzymes: a catalyst used to speed up chemical reactions, can be denatured by high temps and change in pH,

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