Williams Macromolecules

Carbohydrates

Monosaccharides

C6 H12 O6

Quick energy, short term energy storage

Sugars, Starch, Cellulose, glycogen

1:2:1

Lipids

Triglycerides

Energy storage, cushions organs, insulates body

Fats, oils, steroids, waxes

Non-poler, hydrophobic

Nucleic acids

Nucleotides

Store and transmit heredity information

DNA, RNA

A base, pentose sugar, Phosphate group

Proteins

Amino Acids

hormones, movement, immune system, enzymes

Muscles, finger nails, skin, hair,enzymes, hormones

Amino Acid, and has Nitrogen