slangerup-macromolecule concept map

macromolecule

proteins

amino acids

C,H,O,N

Milk, meat, nuts, protein shakes

Movement, hormones, and imune system

its the only macromolecule that involves movement

nucleic acids

nucleotides

C,H,O,M,P

store information and carry offspring

DNA and RNA

DNA forms double helixes

carbs

monosaccharides

C,H,O

Carbs give us energy

pasta, fruit, dairy, grains

single sub unit

lipids

triglycerides

C,H,O

stores energy and cushions organs

oils, fats, phospholipids, steriods

split up between saturared fats and unsaturated fats