Gray-Micromolecules

Nucleic Acids

Nucleotides

Elements- C,H,O,N,P

Functions- store and transmit heredity information

Proteins

Amino Acids

Elements- C,H,O,N

Examples- Skin, Hair, Muscles, Fingernails

Functions- Hormones, Movement,Immune System, Transport, Enzymes

Unique Characteristics- The shape of a protein is determined by its primary structure mino acids in a protein is determined by the sequence of nucleotide in the gene.

Lipids

Triglycerides

Elements- C,H,O

Examples-Fats, Oils, Waxes, Steroids

Functions- Energy Storage, Insulated Body, Cushion Organs

Unique Characteristics-

Carbohydrates

monosaccharides

Elements- C,H,O

Examples- Sugar, Starches, Glycogen, cellulose

Functions- Quick Energy, Energy Storage, Structures