What Are the Functions of Carbohydrates, Lipids, & Nucleic Acids?
Carbohydrates and lipids work together to provide energy for your body’s cells, while nucleic acids carry out genetic information and provide internal cell structures. Without enough carbohydrates and lipids, nucleic acids cannot replicate properly and form their structures to make new cells. You get carbohydrates and lipids together from plant sources, such as seeds, nuts, legumes, avocados, vegetable oils, and whole grain foods.
