Macromolecule Concept Map

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Macromolecules Concept Map

Proteins

Monomers: Amino Acids

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, & Nitrogen

Function(s): Hormones, Movement, Immune System, Enzymes, Transport

Examples: Muscles, Hair, Skin, Fingernails

Unique Characteristic(s): Polar covalent bonds

Nucleic Acids

Monomers: Nucleotides

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, & Phospherous

Function(s): Store and transmit hereditary information.

Examples: DNA & RNA

Unique Characteristic(s): Stores of DNA & RNA

Lipids

Monomers: Triglycerides

Function(s): Store energy

Examples: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, Steroids, & Waxes

Unique Characteristic(s): Non-Polar & Hydrophobic

Carbohydrates

Monomers: Monosaccharides

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, & Oxygen

Function(s): Quick energy, stores energy, structure.

Examples: Sugars, Starches, Cellulose, & Glycogen

Unique Characteristic(s): Have a 1:2:1 ratio