Categorias: Todos - carbohydrates - lipids - proteins - enzymes

por Mya Spencer 6 anos atrás

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Spencer - Macromolecules

Essential macromolecules play crucial roles in biological systems. Proteins, composed of amino acids, contribute to various functions including hormonal regulation, movement, immune defense, enzymatic reactions, and transport.

Spencer - Macromolecules

LIPIDS

waxes , steriods

energy storage, cushion organs, insulates body

Triglycerides

glycerol + fatty acid
C,H,O

Spencer - Macromolecules

PROTEINS

structure, transport, speed up nchemical reactions
hormones movement immune system enzymes transport
Amino Acids
C,H,O,N
peptide

NUCLEIC ACIDS

DNA RNA
store & transmit hereditary information
Nucleotides
C,H,O,N,P

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen nitrogen, phosphorus

CARBOHYDRATES

sugar, cellulose, gylcogen
energy storage, quick energy, structure
monosaccharides
fructose
glucose