Kategorier: Alla - macromolecules - carbohydrates - lipids - proteins

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dettra macromolucules concept map

Biological macromolecules are large, complex molecules essential for various functions within living organisms. They include nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Nucleic acids, such as DNA, store and transfer genetic information and are composed of nucleotides with elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

dettra macromolucules concept map

monosacerides

nucleic acid

unique characteristic: double helix.

functions: store and transfers genetic information.

elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous

nucleotides

triglycerides

dettra macromolucules concept map

protein

unique characteristics: fold and twist into 3d shape
examples: enzymes, hair, skin, muscles, fingernails, hormones.
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functions: help make structure, enzymes, hormones, movement, immune system.
elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
amino acids

carbohydrates

unique characteristic: builds cell walls in plants.
examples: starch, glucose, cellulose, glycogen.
functions: stored and quick energy
elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

lipids

unique characteristics: phospholipids make up most of cell membrane, hydrophobic, saturated fats, unsaturated fats.
examples: fats, oils, phospholipids, steroids, waxes
functions: long term energy, insulation
Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen