Categorieën: Alle - carbohydrates - lipids - nucleic - proteins

door Gavin Henderson 6 jaren geleden

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Macromolecules-Gavin H

Macromolecules are essential components of living organisms, with each type playing a unique role. Lipids, composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, are notable for their energy storage capabilities, ability to cushion organs, and insulate the body, though they are difficult to digest.

Macromolecules-Gavin H

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Carbohydrates

Unique Characteristics-Taste sweet
Examples-Fructose,Lactose,Sucrose,Maltose
Functions- Quick energy,energy storage,bodily structure
Element-Carbon,Oxygen,Hydrogen
Monomer-Monosachride

Proteins

Unique Characteristic- Can make helix's and pleated sheets
Examples-Muscles,Hormones,Hair,Skin,
Functions-Builds and repairs tissue
Monomer-Amino Acid

Lipids

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Functions-Energy storage,Cushions Organs and insulates the body
Unique characteristic-They can't be digested very well
Examples- Fats,oils,steroids,waxes
Elements- Carbon,Oxygen,Hydrogen
Monomer-Triglycerides

Nucleic Acid

Unique Characteristic-Hold all the genetic material and will determine what you look like
Examples- DNA and RNA
Functions-Storage of information
Element-Carbon,Hydrogen,Oxygen,Nitrogen
Monomer-Nucleotide's