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