Macromolacules, By:Cat
Nucleic Acid
The momomer of nucleic acid is a nucleotide.
The elements in Nucleic Acid are Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Phosphorus.
The Function of Nucleic Acids is to store and transmit hereditary information.
Examples: DNA and RNA.
Carbohydrate
The monomer of a carb is monnosaccharide
The elements found in carbohydrates are Oxygen, Carbon, and Hydrogen.
The function a of Carbohydrate is to provide and store energy. (Also to control chemical reactions.0
Examples: Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Pollysaccharides, and Starch.
Proteins
The monomer of a protein is amino acid.
The elements in Proteins are Carbon, Hydrogen, NItrogen, and Oxygen.
Proteins do a number of things in the body. They help with a cell's shape, organization, and maiteneance and waste cleanup.
Examples: Keratin, Elastin, Collagen, and Tubulin.
Lipids
The monomer of a lipid is glycerol, or fatty acids.
The elements found in Lipids are Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.
The functions of Lipids are to provide structure and energy storage.
Examples: Phospholipids, Fats, Steroids, and Cholesteral.