Biochemical Molecules

1. Carbohydrates

1.1. Energy storage and supply, structure (in some organisms)

2. Vitamins and Minerals

2.1. Form parts of some larger molecules, take part in some metabolic reactions, soem act as coenzymes

3. Water

3.1. Takes part in many reactions, support in plants, solvent for metabolic reactions, transport

4. Proteins

4.1. Structure, transport, enxymes, antibodies, most hormones

5. Lipids

5.1. Membranes, energy supply, thermal insulation, protective layers, electrical insulation in neurones, some hormones

6. Nucleic Acids

6.1. Information molecules, carry indtructions for life