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1) protein- example= enzyme...catalyzes reactions, structural

2) fat- in cell membrane, storage of energy, insulation

3) nucleic acid- in DNA (=genetic information...the recipe to make u)

4) carbohydrate- to make energy (i.e. more ATP)

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