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Tennant: Macro-molecules

Nucleic acids: their monomer are nucleotides

we would not exist without Nucleic acid

functions:store & transmit hereditary information

examples:RNA (ribonucleic acid) DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus.

protein: formed by amino acids.

their shape determines their function

hormones movement immune system enzymes Transport

Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen.

muscle fingernails, claws skin Hair enzymes hormones

Lipids: Their monomers is triglycerides.

non-polar

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composed of: carbon hydrogen and oxygen

stores energy, protects organs, and insulates the body.

Fats Oils phospholipids Steroids Waxes

Carbohydrates: Their monomer is Monosaccaride.

We get carbs from all of the food we eat.

Examples include, sugars, starches, cellulose, and glycogen.

Composed of carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen.

Their functions include, Giving and storing quick energy, and giving structure to our cells.

carbphydrate structure

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