作者：Jude Fairchild 6 年以前
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Fairchild - Macromolecules
Macromolecules play crucial roles in biological systems, each with unique structures and functions. Proteins are composed of amino acids and are essential for various cellular functions.
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Fairchild - Macromolecules Carbohydrates Unique Characteristics - Monosaccharides: Glucose, Dissaccharides: Sucrose, Polysaccharides: Starch. Examples - Sugars, Glycogen, Starches, Cellulose Functions - Energy Storage, Quick Energy, Structure Monomer - Monosaccharides Lipids Unique Characteristics - Hydrophobic, Non-Polar, Saturated Fats: Solid at room temperature, Unsaturated Fats: Liquid at room temperature. Examples - Oils, Fats, Phospholipids, Waxes, Steroids Elements - Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen Functions - Insulates Organs, Cushion Organs, Energy Storage Monomer - Triglycerides Fatty Acid, Glycerol Proteins Monomer - Amino Acids Nucleic Acids Unique Characteristics - Nucleotides: A Base, Pentose Sugar (Ribose for RNA, and Deoxyribose for DNA), Examples - DNA, RNA Function - Store and transmit hereditary information Elements - Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitorgen, Phosphorous Monomer - Nucleic Acids
