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Macromolecues-TaliaMoore-17.OCT.2018

Macromolecules are essential biological polymers, each composed of specific monomers and serving vital functions. Proteins, for instance, are made of amino acids and perform diverse roles due to their complex 3D structures, including immune response, hormone regulation, enzymatic activity, and facilitating movement.

Macromolecues-TaliaMoore-17.OCT.2018

Macromolecues

protein

Monomer is amino acid
Structure folds and is 3D shapes

This makes it so they do different things

Secondary structures are alpha helix and pleated sheet.
Primary structure is amino acids
Hair
Skin
Nails
Muscle
Enzymes
Immune system
Movement
Hormones
Proteins are made up of carbons, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

Nucleic acids

Are what genes are made of
Nucleotide chain form
DNA
RNA
Information (in general)
Stored information
Monomer is nucleotides.
Nucleic acids are mad up of a base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group.

Carbohydrates

Cellulose(a kind of carb) Herbivores can digest Carnivores cannot.
Classified by carbon number
Always in 1:2:1 ratio.
Cellulose
Glucose
Starches
Sugars
Structure
Energy Storage
Quick energy
Monomer is monosaccharides.
Carbohydrates are made up of carbons, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Lipids

Characteristics
Structure is glycerol and 2 fatty acid tails
Non-Polar
Fats can be Saturated or unsaturated fats

Unsaturated fats are carbon carbon bonds so they create non-straight lines

Saturated are double bonds this creates straight lines

Examples
Waxes
Steriods
Oils
Fats
Functions
Insulates
Cusions
Energy storage
Monomer is triglycerides.
Lipids are made up of carbons, hydrogen, and oxygen.