Macromolecules Concept Map

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Macromolecules Concept Map

Nucleic Acids

Monomer: Nucleotides

Elements: Phosphorus, nitrogen

Functions: Stores and transmits hereditary information

Examples: DNA (deocyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid)

Has three parts: 1. A Base 2. A Pentose sugar 3. A Phosphate group

Proteins

Monomer: Amino acid

Elements: Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen

Functions: Hormones, enzymes, movement, immune system

Examples: Muscles, skin, fingernails, hair

20 different kinds of amino acids

Lipids

Monomer: Triglycerides

Functions: Energy storage, very rich, cushions organs, 2x carbohydrates

Examples: Fats, oils, phospholipids, steroids

Insulates body

General picture

Carbohydrates

Momomer: Monosaccharides

Elements: Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Functions: Quick energy source, energy storage, structure

Examples: Sugars, starch, cellulose, glycogen

Always a 1:2:1 ratio

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