Tucker-macromolecules
Lipids
Triglyceride
Energy storage, insulates body, cushion organs
C, H, O
Fats, oils, waxes, steriods
Fatty acids, doesn't like water, 2x carbohydrates
Nucleic Acids
Nucleotides
Store and transmit DNA
C, H, O, N
DNA and RNA
Series of bases encodes information, helix shape, genes
Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides
Energy storage, quick energy, storage
C, H, O
Sugar, starch, cellulose, glycogen
Always 1:2:1 ratio, C6 H12 O6
Protiens
Amino Acids
Transport, muscles, enzymes
C, H, O, N
Skin, hair, muscle, finger nails
Proteins fold and twist into 3D shape, their shapes are the most important part of them