Romberger-macromolecules
NUCLEIC ACIDS
nucleotides
phosphorus, nitrogen
hold/transmit genetic information
DNA, RNA
molecule has 3 parts, base, pentose sugar, and a phosphate sugar
LIPIDS
triglycerides
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
energy storage, very rich
fats, oils, steroids, waxes
non-polar, hydrophobic
CARBOHYDRATES
monosaccharides
glucose, fructose
quick energy, energy storage, structure
sugars, starches, glycogen
carbon rings
PROTEINS
amino acids
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
hormones, immune system
muscles, fingernails, skin, hair
sequence of amino acids in a protein determines the shape, which determines its function