Alex Brandon-Macromolecules
Proteins
amino acids
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
Milk, Cheese,Yogurt,meat
Functions:
proteins transport materials( oxygen and carbon dioxide) proteins help to fight infections
Nucleic acids
Functions: Generic Info
nucleotides
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus
Contains: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)
Carbohydrates
monosaccharides
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Starch, cellulose, glucose, glycogen
Energy source for plants; makes up the cell wall
Quick energy, energy storage
Lipids
glycerol and fatty acids.
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
butter, vegetable oil, cholesterol,steroids
Storage for energy
inability to dissolve in water