Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic
Acids
Carbohydrates
1. Communication throughout a
cell
2. Transport of molecules across a
cell
1. Contain genetic
information
3. The chemical breakdown of
substances
4. Maintaining structural support
of a cell
1. Storing energy in a cell
2. Protection of parts of
the cell
3. Communication
throughout the cell
1. Providing energy
and regulation of
blood glucose.
Bread
Pasta
Vegetable Oil
Potatoes
Butter
Rice
Chicken
DNA
Steak
Pork
Nuts
RNA
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Directions: After your group correctly organized your sort cards, use them to complete
the graphic organizer below. Then, complete the ticket-out in complete sentences.
Macromolecule Examples
Functions
Ticket-Out: What do macromolecules have to do with cells?
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