Chemical Compounds in Cells

The compound water (H2O) is very important for cells. They use it for chemical reactions. It also gives the cell its shape ans size.

Organic Compounds	Where it comes from	Function is cell
Carbohydrates	bread, pasta, rice, potatoes	Provide energy
Lipids	Fats, oils, waxes	Stored energy
Proteins	Meats, eggs, fish, nuts, beans	Building materials for hair, nails and heal cells
Nucleic Acids	DNA and RNA	Genetic information in cell