作者：Laura McGuire 7 年以前
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Macromolecules Concept Map
Macromolecules are essential for various biological functions and are categorized into carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Carbohydrates are primarily responsible for energy storage and cellular recognition and include subgroups such as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
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Macromolecule Concept Map Carbohydrates chitin- insects cellulose - plants glycogen- animals starch - plants sucrose galactose lactose glucose Store and release Energy Dietary Fiber Cellular and Protein recognition Polysaccharides Disaccharides Monosaccharides C:H:O
1:2:1 Nucleic Acids To store genetic code DNA RNA Nucleotides CHONP
-5-C ribose, phosphate, nitrogenous base Proteins some hormones skin muscles enzymes involved in creating hormones source of energy give structure to our bodies Polypeptide Dipeptide Amino Acids CHON
-NH2+-COOH +
group Lipids Examples paraffin testosterone progesterone collesterol cell membrane olive oil soft margarine butter repel water chemical messengers cell protection High calorie foods, energy storage Subgroups Waxes Steroids Phospholipids Polyunsaturated Monounsaturated Saturated Monomers Triglyceride Basic formula CHO
Greater than 2:1 H:O ratio (carboxyl group) Function Store energy
