Watson-macromolecule concept map

protein

Amino acids

Polymer chain

Function: Helps keep organs and
body structure together.

Some examples: Chicken, beans,
cheese, keratin and broccoli

This is the shape of a protein molecule

This is the shape of a protein molecule

carbs

monochromes

Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen

Function: It gives you
energy.

Some examples: Bread, Beer,
pasta, oatmeal and cereal

This is a Carbohydrate molecule

This is a Carbohydrate molecule

Here are some carbs being advertised

Here are some carbs being advertised

Lipids

Triglycerides

Fatty acid, Glycerol

Function: To stored energy for later.

Some examples: Avocado, butter, fish oil
waxes, and nuts

this the shape of a lipid molecule

this the shape of
a lipid molecule

Nucleic acids

nucleotide

molecule of sugar, Chemical base

Function: builds up DNA
and RNA.

This the shape of a Nucleic Acid Molecule

This the shape of a Nucleic Acid
Molecule