Categorías: Todo - carbohydrates - lipids - proteins - nucleotides

por Simon Jacoby hace 6 años

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Macromolecules

The text discusses four major types of macromolecules essential for life: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Proteins, composed of amino acids and containing elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, play roles in hormones, movement, the immune system, enzymes, and transport.

Macromolecules

Macromolecules - Jacoby

Carbohydrates

Monosaccharides

Quick Energy, Energy Storage, and Structure

Sugars, Starches, Cellulose, and Glycogen

Proteins

Amino Acids
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen

Hormones, Movement, Immune System, Enzymes, and Transport

Muscles, Skin, Hair, and Enzymes

Nucleic Acids

Nucleotides
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorous

Store and transmit hereditary information

RNA and DNA

Lipids

Triacylglycerol
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

Energy Storage, Cushion Organs, and Insulates Body

Fats, Oils, Steroids, Waxes