name 4 groups of organic compound found in living things.
carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins.
carbohydrates:
Living things use carbohydrates as their main source of energy. plants and some animals also use carbs for structural purposes.
lipids:
are used to store energy. some are important parts of biological membranes and waterproof coverings.
nucleic acids:
store and transmit hereditary or genetic information.
proteins:
some control the rate of the actions and regulate cell processes. some form bones and muscles and others transport substances into and out of cells and help to fight diseases.