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Jerome Arnedo
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Glucose | Stores energy |
| Ribose | Plays role in expression of hereditary information |
| Deoxyribose | Plays role in storage and transmission of hereditary information |
| Glycogen | Stores energy |
| Triglycerides | Store energy |
| Phospholipids | Make up cell membranes |
| Steroids | Make up cell membranes Hormone synthesis |
| Prostaglandins | Regulate hormone action; enhance immune system; affect inflammatory response |
| Functional proteins | Regulate chemical reactions |
| Structural proteins | Component of body support tissues |