Alex Brandon-Macromolecules

Proteins

amino acids

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

Milk, Cheese,Yogurt,meat

Functions:

proteins transport materials( oxygen and carbon dioxide) proteins help to fight infections

Nucleic acids

Functions: Generic Info

nucleotides

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

Contains: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)

Carbohydrates

monosaccharides

carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Starch, cellulose, glucose, glycogen

Energy source for plants; makes up the cell wall

Quick energy, energy storage

Lipids

glycerol and fatty acids.

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

butter, vegetable oil, cholesterol,steroids

Storage for energy

inability to dissolve in water

Characteristics: Sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its shape

Characteristics: Sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its shape