Spencer, macromolecules

carbohydrates

monosaccharides

C6H12O6

energy storage

sugars
starches
cellulose (cell wall)
Glycogen

proteins

amino acids

linked by peptide bonds

muscle
fingernails, claws
skin
Hair
enzymes
hormones

way too many shapes

nucleic acids

nucleotides

A base
A pentose sugar (5 Carbon)
A phosphate group

DNA, RNA

genes

stores/transmits hereditary information

lipids

triglycerides

hydrophobic, non-polar

energy storage
cushions organs
insulates body

Fats

saturated fats

unsaturated fats

Oils

phospholipids

cell membranes

Waxes

Steroids