Catégories : Tous - amino - hydrophobic - proteins - nucleotides

par Daniel Williams Il y a 6 années

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Williams Macromolecules

Biological macromolecules play pivotal roles in various life processes. Proteins, composed of amino acids, are fundamental for numerous functions, including acting as enzymes, hormones, and playing a part in the immune system.

Williams Macromolecules

Williams Macromolecules

Proteins

Amino Acids
hormones, movement, immune system, enzymes

Muscles, finger nails, skin, hair,enzymes, hormones

Amino Acid, and has Nitrogen

Nucleic acids

Nucleotides
Store and transmit heredity information

DNA, RNA

A base, pentose sugar, Phosphate group

Lipids

Triglycerides
Energy storage, cushions organs, insulates body

Fats, oils, steroids, waxes

Non-poler, hydrophobic

Carbohydrates

Quick energy, short term energy storage
Sugars, Starch, Cellulose, glycogen

1:2:1

Monosaccharides
C6 H12 O6