Macromolecules

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Macro-molecules

Proteins

4 parts of Protein Structure

Quaternary Structure

One or more chains bonded together

Tertiary Structure

Attraction between the alpha helices & the beta sheets

Secondary Structure

Chains coil or fold

Primary Structure

Sequence of amino acids

Pepsin

Hair

Skin

Fingernail, claws

Help chemical reaction

Protect against germs

Muscle

Insulin

Composed of C, H, O, & Nitrogen

Amino Acids are it's monomer

Nucleic Acids

It is composed of 3 parts

A phosphate group

A pentose sugar

A base

It's double helix

DNA

Deoxyribonnucleic Acid

RNA

Ribonucleic Acid

Enzymes

Immune System

Movement

Hormones

Composed of C, H, O, Nitrogen, & Phosphorus

Nucleotides are it's Monomers

Lipids

It is Non-polar

It doesn't like water

Waxes

Phospholipids

Oils

Fats

Unsaturated fats

Liquid at room tempurature

Vegetable oils

Plants & Fish fats

C=C double bond in fatty acid chains

Saturated Fats

Solid at room temperature

Long, straight fatty acid chains

No C=C double bond

All C's bonded to H's

Insulates body

Cushion Organs

Triglycerides are it's Monomers

Carbohydrates

Characteristics

Always in a 1:2:1 ratio

Examples

Steroids

Cellulose (Cell Walls)

Starches

Sugars

Maltose

Sucrose

Fructose

Glucose

Glycogen

Animal

Starch

Plant

Functions

Structure

Energy Storage

Quick Energy

Composed of C, H, O

C6, H12, O6

Monosaccharides are it's monomers