Macromolecule Map

Protein

Monomer: Amino Acids

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

Functions: Hormones, muscle, immune system, protects against germs

Examples: Fingernails, Skin, Hair, Enzymes, Hormones

Characteristics: There are 20 different Amino Acids and there are Amino Acid chains which are connected by Peptide Bonds

Lipids

Monomer: Triglyceride

Elements: Carbon,Hydrogen, Oxygen

Functions: Energy storage, 2x carbs, cushions organs

Examples: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, Steroids, Waxes

Characteristics: The defining properties of lipids are that it's non polar and its hydrophobic

Carbohydrates

Monomer: Monosaccharides

Elements: Carbon,Hydrogen, Oxygen

Functions: Quick and Stored Energy

Examples: Sugar, Starches, Cellulose, Glycogen

Characteristics: The elements are found in a 1:2:1 ratio,

Nucleic Acids

Monomer: Nucleotide

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

Characteristics: It has 3 parts, a base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group

Examples: DNA and RNA

Functions: Stores and transmits hereditary information