Anatomy & Physiology ยท Chapter 2

The Molecules of Life

Nearly everything in your body is built from just four families of organic molecules, each snapped together from small repeating monomers โ€” plus one special molecule that powers it all. Pick one and watch it build.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydratesthe body's quick fuel

The four families (+ ATP)

๐Ÿ“ท Reference image
A real labeled figure to compare with the interactive above.
The Molecules of Life reference figure
The Molecules of Life โ€” labeled reference figure