作者:Gavin Henderson 6 年以前
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Macromolecules-Gavin H
Macromolecules are essential components of living organisms, with each type playing a unique role. Lipids, composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, are notable for their energy storage capabilities, ability to cushion organs, and insulate the body, though they are difficult to digest.
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Floating topic Macromolecules-Gavin H Carbohydrates Unique Characteristics-Taste sweet Examples-Fructose,Lactose,Sucrose,Maltose Functions- Quick energy,energy storage,bodily structure Element-Carbon,Oxygen,Hydrogen Monomer-Monosachride Proteins Unique Characteristic- Can make helix's and pleated sheets Examples-Muscles,Hormones,Hair,Skin, Functions-Builds and repairs tissue Monomer-Amino Acid Lipids Video Functions-Energy storage,Cushions Organs and insulates the body Unique characteristic-They can't be digested very well Examples- Fats,oils,steroids,waxes Elements- Carbon,Oxygen,Hydrogen Monomer-Triglycerides Nucleic Acid Unique Characteristic-Hold all the genetic material and will determine what you look like Examples- DNA and RNA Functions-Storage of information Element-Carbon,Hydrogen,Oxygen,Nitrogen Monomer-Nucleotide's