Macromolecules- Gunn

Nucleic Acids

monomer- nucleotides

Elements- CHON

Functions- Information carrying

unique characteristics- can come in helix and double helix's

Exp. RNA, DNA

monomer- Amino acids

Elements- CHO

Functions- Structure, break down, transport

Unique characteristics- form 3d shapes and can become untangled

Exp. Muscles, hemoglobin, insulin, fibrin

monomer- triglycerides

Elements- CHON

Functions- long term energy storage

unique characteristics- can come in two forms saturated, straight and unsaturated or bent.

Exp. wax, oil, fats, phosphofats

Monomer- monosacchrides

Elements- CHO

Functions- short term energy

unique characteristics- are sugars

Exp. Dairy, Fruit, grains, Starch