Maness-Macromolecules

Monomer: Nucleotides

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

Store and transmit heredity information

RNA: single nucleotide chain
DNA: double nucleotide chain (double helix shape)

Monomer: Triglycerides

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Energy storage, cushions organs,
insulates body

Fats,
Oils
phospholipids
Steroids
Waxes

Non polar, hydrophobic,
Long hydrocarbon chain

Monomer: Amino Acids

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

Hormones(insulin), Movement(muscle), Immune System(protect against germs),
Enzymes(help chemical reactions), Transport(carries substances throughout body)

Muscles, fingernails, skin, hair,
enzymes, hormones

Insulin, hemoglobin, collagen

Monomer: Monosaccarides

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Quick energy, energy storage, structure

sugars
starches
cellulose (cell wall)
Glycogen

Always in 1:2:1 ratio