Lindemann - Macromolecules

Carbohydates

Monosacharides

Functions:
-Quick energy
-Energy storage
-Structure

Made of carbon, hydrogen,
and oxygen

Examples:
-Sugars
-Starches
-Cellulose
-Glycogen

Triglycerides

Functions:
-Energy storage
-Cushions organs
-Insulates body

Examples:
-Fats
-Oils
-Steroids
-Phospholipids
-Waxes

Made of carbon, hydrogen,
and oxygen

Amino Acids

Functions:
-Hormones
-Movement
-Immune system
-Enzymes
-Transport

Made of carbon, hydrogen,
oxygen, and nitrogen

Examples:
-Muscle
-Hair
-Fingernails/Claws
-Skin
-Enzymes
-Hormones

Nucleotides

Functions:
-Stores and transmits
hereditary information

Made of carbon, hydrogen,
oxygen, nitrogen, and
phosphorous

Examples:
-DNA
-RNA