Movius Macromolecules
Biological macromolecules are essential components of all living organisms, each serving distinct and critical functions. Proteins are composed of amino acid chains linked by peptide bonds and are vital for movement, hormonal activity, immune responses, and transport of substances within the body.
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Movius Macromolecules Nucleic Acids Something unique: 3 parts of nucleotides
are a base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group Examples: DNA and RNA Functions: store & transmit hereditary information Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus Monomer: Nucleotides Carbohydrates https://www.khanacademy.org/science/high-school-biology/hs-biology-foundations/hs-biological-macromolecules/v/introduction-to-carbohydrates Something unique: Plants store carbs with starch and animals store carbs with glycogen Examples: sugars
starches
cellulose (cell wall)
Glycogen Functions: Quick energy, energy storage Monomer: Monosaccharides Lipids https://www.khanacademy.org/science/high-school-biology/hs-biology-foundations/hs-biological-macromolecules/v/introduction-to-lipids Saturated fats Unsaturated fats Something unique: Proteins fold
and twist to make a 3D shape Examples: Fats
Oils
phospholipids
Steroids Functions: Cushions organs, energy storage, and insulates body Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen Monomer: Triglycerides Proteins Something unique: Amino acid chains are
linked by peptide bonds Examples: muscle
fingernails, claws
skin
Hair Functions: Movement, hormones, helps with immune system, and carries substances through body Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen Monomer: Amino Acids
