Macromolecules Concept Map

Carbohydrates

Momomer:
Monosaccharides

Elements:
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Functions:
Quick energy source, energy storage, structure

Examples:
Sugars, starch, cellulose, glycogen

Always a 1:2:1 ratio

Lipids

Monomer:
Triglycerides

Elements:
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Functions:
Energy storage, very rich, cushions organs, 2x carbohydrates

Examples:
Fats, oils, phospholipids, steroids

Insulates body

Proteins

Monomer:
Amino acid

Elements:
Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen

Functions:
Hormones, enzymes, movement, immune system

Examples:
Muscles, skin, fingernails, hair

20 different kinds of amino acids

Nucleic Acids

Monomer:
Nucleotides

Elements:
Phosphorus, nitrogen

Functions:
Stores and transmits hereditary information

Examples:
DNA (deocyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid)

Has three parts:
1. A Base
2. A Pentose sugar
3. A Phosphate group