Bon-Harper - Marcomolecules

Carbohydrates

Monomer: Monosaccharides

Propery: Hexegon Shape

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (CHO)
Found in 1-2-1 ratio

Functions: Quick Energy, Energy Storage, Structure

Examples: Sugars, Starches, Cellulose, Glycogen

Lipids

Monomer: Triglycerides

Property: Long Hydrogen Chain

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (CHO)

Functions: Energy Storage, Cushions Organs, Insulates Body

Examples: Saturated Fats, Unsaturated Fats, Phospholipids, Waxes

Protins

Monomer: Amino Acids

Property: 20 different Amino Acids

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen (CHON)

Functions: Hormones, Movement, Immune System, Enzymes, Transport

Examples: Muscle, Fingernails, Skin, Hair

Nucleic Acids

Monomer: Nucleotides

Property: Single and Double Nucleotide Chain

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus (CHONP)

Functions: Store and Transmit Hereditary Information

Examples: RNA, DNA