The Building Blocks of Brain Energy The brain uses about 20% of our body’s energy and needs a balanced mix of macronutrients to get energy and build essential structures. Carbohydrates: The primary source of energy for the brain. Broken down into glucose, which fuels...

Types and Structure of Fats Fats are lipids that provide energy, help store vitamins, and come in different types. Healthy Fats: Unsaturated Fats: Found in foods like olive oil, nuts, and fish. These fats have one or more double bonds in their structure. They can help...

Structure and Types of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that serve as the primary energy source for our cells. Energy Powerhouse: Carbohydrates fuel the body because they break down into glucose—a vital energy...

Protein Structure & Assembly Proteins are built from tiny building blocks called amino acids, which join in a specific order to create a unique structure. Building Blocks: Proteins are made up of 20 different amino acids. Peptide Bonds: Amino acids link together...

How Hurricanes Form Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters and grow into massive storms through a powerful energy cycle. Warm Ocean Waters: Provide the energy that fuels hurricanes by heating the air above, which then rises and creates a low-pressure center. Low...

  What is Conservation Biology? Conservation biology is the science that helps us understand why species become endangered and how factors like habitat loss and human impact threaten their survival. What Makes a Species Endangered: Factors include shrinking...