Anatomy & Physiology · Chapter 2
The Molecules of Life
Almost everything in your body is built from just
four families
of organic molecules. Each one snaps together from small, repeating parts called
monomers
. There is also one special molecule that powers it all. Pick one and watch it build.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
the body's quick fuel
The four families (+ ATP)
🍞
Carbs
🥑
Lipids
🥚
Proteins
🧬
Nucleic
⚡
ATP
↺ Rebuild it