Kategorier: Alla - carbohydrates - lipids - nucleic - proteins

av John Lindemann för 6 årar sedan

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Lindemann - Macromolecules

Macromolecules include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, each playing crucial roles in biological systems. Proteins function as hormones, enzymes, and structural components in tissues such as muscles and hair.

Lindemann - Macromolecules

Lindemann - Macromolecules

Nucleic Acids

Examples: -DNA -RNA
Made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous
Functions: -Stores and transmits hereditary information
Nucleotides

Proteins

Examples: -Muscle -Hair -Fingernails/Claws -Skin -Enzymes -Hormones
Made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
Functions: -Hormones -Movement -Immune system -Enzymes -Transport
Amino Acids

Lipids

Examples: -Fats -Oils -Steroids -Phospholipids -Waxes
Functions: -Energy storage -Cushions organs -Insulates body
Triglycerides

Carbohydates

Examples: -Sugars -Starches -Cellulose -Glycogen
Made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Functions: -Quick energy -Energy storage -Structure
Monosacharides