Categorie: Tutti - carbohydrates - lipids - amino - nucleic

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Sun - Macromolecules Concept Map

Macromolecules are large, complex molecules essential for life, and they include proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Proteins are composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds; they can function as enzymes, structural elements, or hormones like insulin.

Sun - Macromolecules Concept Map

Sun - Macromolecules Concept Map

Nucleic Acids

Unique Characteristics, Spiral shape
Function of Nucleic Acids
*Store and transmit Hereditary info
Nucleotide
Elements found in Nucleotide

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Lipids

Unique Characteristics, Non- polar, hydrophobic,
Example, Saturated Fats, Unsaturated fats, Oils, Phospholipids
Function of Lipids
Energy Storage, Insulation for the body
Elements found in Lipids
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Triglyceride

Carbohydrates

Examples, Starch, Glycogen, Glucose, Sucrose
Function of Carbohydrates
Quick energy and stored energy
Monosaccharides
Elements found in Monosaccharides

Carbon, Hydrogen, Hydrogen

Protein

Unique Characteristics, peptide bonds, the structure folds, If it loses its shape it doesn't work.
Examples, enzymes, hemoglobin, keratin, insulin
function of Proteins
Stucture
Amino Acids
Elements found in Amino Acids

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen