Fairchild - Macromolecules

Nucleic Acids

Monomer - Nucleic Acids

Elements - Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitorgen, Phosphorous

Function - Store and transmit hereditary information

Examples - DNA, RNA

Unique Characteristics - Nucleotides: A Base, Pentose Sugar (Ribose for RNA, and Deoxyribose for DNA),

Proteins

Monomer - Amino Acids

Lipids

Monomer - Triglycerides

Fatty Acid, Glycerol

Functions - Insulates Organs, Cushion Organs, Energy Storage

Elements - Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Examples - Oils, Fats, Phospholipids, Waxes, Steroids

Unique Characteristics - Hydrophobic, Non-Polar, Saturated Fats: Solid at room temperature, Unsaturated Fats: Liquid at room temperature.

Carbohydrates

Monomer - Monosaccharides

Elements - Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Functions - Energy Storage, Quick Energy, Structure

Examples - Sugars, Glycogen, Starches, Cellulose

Unique Characteristics - Monosaccharides: Glucose, Dissaccharides: Sucrose, Polysaccharides: Starch.