Spencer - Macromolecules

CARBOHYDRATES

glucose

fructose

energy storage, quick energy, structure

sugar, cellulose, gylcogen

NUCLEIC ACIDS

Nucleotides

C,H,O,N,P

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen nitrogen, phosphorus

store & transmit hereditary information

DNA RNA

PROTEINS

Amino Acids

peptide

C,H,O,N

hormones
movement
immune system
enzymes
transport

structure, transport, speed up nchemical reactions

Triglycerides

C,H,O

glycerol + fatty acid

energy storage, cushion organs, insulates body

waxes , steriods