Characteristics: Sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its shape
Alex Brandon-Macromolecules
Lipids
Storage for energy
Carbohydrates
Quick energy, energy storage
Energy source for plants; makes up the cell wall
monosaccharides
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Starch, cellulose, glucose, glycogen
Nucleic acids
Contains: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)
Functions: Generic Info
Proteins
Functions:
proteins transport materials( oxygen and carbon dioxide) proteins help to fight infections
amino acids
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen