Wells-Macromolecules Map

Macromolecules

Carbohydrates

Monomer: Monosaccharides

Elements in Macromolecule: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Elements in Macromolecules: quick energy, energy storage, structure, Examples: sugars ,starches, cellulose, glycogen

Examples of Carbohydrates: Dairy, Fruit, Grains, Starchy Vegetables

Proteins

Monomer: Amino Acids

Elements in Macromolecule: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen

Functions for the Macromolecule: Hormones, insulin, muscle movement, immune system, protect against germs, enzymes, help chemical reactions

Examples of Proteins: Pepsin, insulin, Keratin, Hemoglobin

Subtopic

Monomer: Triglycerides

Elements in Macromolecule: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Functions for Macromolecule: energy storage, insulates body, very rich, 2x carbohydrates, cushions organs

Examples of Lipids: Fats, oils, phospholipids, steroids, waxes

Nucleic Acids

Monomer: Nucleotides

Elements in Macromolecule:Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

Function of Macromolecule: Store and transmit hereditary information