Kategorier: Alle - carbohydrates - lipids - proteins - nucleotides

af Henry Coyle 6 år siden

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Coyle_MacromoluculeConceptMap

Macromolecules are essential components of living organisms, playing crucial roles in various biological functions. Proteins, composed of amino acids, are vital for movement, hormone production, and the immune system.

Coyle_MacromoluculeConceptMap

Macromolucule concept map

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Protiens

Ameno acids
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen,

Movement, Hormones, immune system

Skin, hair, muscle, Hormones

There are 20 ameno acids in living things.

There are four layers of protiens

Nulceic acids

Nucleotides
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Transmit and store hereditary data

Dna and RNA

Dna has double chains whereas Rna has a single chain.

lipids

Triglycerides

Insulates the body, Stores energy

Fats, oils, waxes, steroids

Phospholipids are found in the membranes of cells.

Saturated fats have single bonds whereas Unsturated fats have two.

Carbohydrates

Monosaccharides
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Structure, Energy storage Quick energy

Sugars, Starches, cellulose, Glycogen

Cellulose are found in a cells wall. It is known as a fiber.

Animals use glycogen whereas Plants use starch.

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