Macromolecules-Paxton Gunn

nucleic acid

monomer - nucleotides

elements - carbon oxygen hydrogen and nitrogen

Functions - storage of information

examples - RNA and DNA

unique characteristics - determine what you look like, what you can eat, etc

proteins

monomer - amino acid

elements - carbon oxygen hydrogen and nitrogen

examples - muscles, hormones, fingernails, skin, hair, and enzymes

Functions - builds and repairs tissue

unique characteristics - can form helix's and pleated sheets

carbohydrates

monomer - monosaccharides

elements - carbon hydrogen and oxygen

Functions - quick energy, and energy storage.

examples - Fructose, Lactose, Maltose, Sucrose and Glucose

unique characteristics - can taste sweet

lipids

monomer - triglycerides

elements - carbon hydrogen and oxygen

Functions - energy storage, cushions organs, and insulates body.

examples - fats, oils, steroids, and wax

unique characteristics - doesn't dissolve easily in digestive system.