Sun - Macromolecules Concept Map

Protein

Amino Acids

Elements found in Amino Acids

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

function of Proteins

Stucture

Examples, enzymes, hemoglobin, keratin, insulin

Unique Characteristics, peptide bonds, the structure folds, If it loses its shape it doesn't work.

Carbohydrates

Monosaccharides

Elements found in Monosaccharides

Carbon, Hydrogen, Hydrogen

Function of Carbohydrates

Quick energy and stored energy

Examples, Starch, Glycogen, Glucose, Sucrose

Lipids

Triglyceride

Elements found in Lipids

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Function of Lipids

Energy Storage, Insulation for the body

Example, Saturated Fats, Unsaturated fats, Oils, Phospholipids

Unique Characteristics, Non- polar, hydrophobic,

Nucleic Acids

Nucleotide

Elements found in Nucleotide

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Function of Nucleic Acids

*Store and transmit Hereditary info

Unique Characteristics, Spiral shape