Macromolecles

Carbohydrates - give energy to living things. Made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Monosaccharides are single sugar molecules

Glucose

Galactose

Fructose

Ploysaccharides are large molecules made by monosaccharides

Glycogen

Cellulose

Animal Starch

Subtopic

Lipids - are a large group of molecules that are not water soluble. They are made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Phospholipids make up plasma membranes. They are 2 fatty acids and a phosphate.

Steriods

Cholesterol

Estrogen

Testosterone

Triglycerides are 3 fatty acids and a glycerol

Saturated Fats

Unsaturated Fats

Nucleic Acids make the genetic information. They are made up of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon and phosporous.

DNA

RNA

Proteins are made of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Needed for growing and regulate cell processes. They help fight diseases.

Amino Acids