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Macromolecules- Gunn
Macromolecules- Gunn
Carbohydrates
Exp. Dairy, Fruit, grains, Starch
unique characteristics- are sugars
Functions- short term energy
Monomer- monosacchrides
Lipids
Exp. wax, oil, fats, phosphofats
unique characteristics- can come in two forms saturated, straight and unsaturated or bent.
Functions- long term energy storage
monomer- triglycerides
Proteins
Exp. Muscles, hemoglobin, insulin, fibrin
Unique characteristics- form 3d shapes and can become untangled
Functions- Structure, break down, transport
Elements- CHO
monomer- Amino acids
Nucleic Acids
Exp. RNA, DNA
unique characteristics- can come in helix and double helix's
Functions- Information carrying
Elements- CHON
monomer- nucleotides