Granados-Martinez -Macromolecule Concept Map

Carbs

Monosaccharides

Elements found are Carbon,Hydrogen and Oxygen.

Functions are quick and storage energy.

Examples are sugars,starches,cellulose and glycogen.

unique characteristics: hexagon shape

Protein

Amino Acids

Elements found are Carbon,Hydrogen,Oxygen and Nitrogen.

Functions are movement, immune system and many other functions.

Examples are muscles,skin,hair and fingernails.

unique characteristics: the sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its shape

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Lipids

Triglyceride

Elements found are Carbon,Hydrogen and Oxygen

Functions are energy storage.

Examples are fats,oils, waxes and steroids.

unique characteristics: inability to dissolve in water

Nucleic Acids

Nucletides

Elements found are Carbon,Hydrogen,Oxygen,Nitrogen and Phosphorus

Functions are store hereditary information.

Examples are DNA and RNA.

unique characteristics: the sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its shape