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Living things can produce a wide variety of compounds, but the three main types are carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Carbohydrates provide energy and structure, lipids store energy and form cell membranes, and proteins are involved in various cellular functions. Other important compounds made by living things include nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and vitamins.

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