Alex Brandon-Macromolecules

Characteristics: Sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its shape

Alex Brandon-Macromolecules

Lipids

inability to dissolve in water

Storage for energy

glycerol and fatty acids.

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

butter, vegetable oil, cholesterol,steroids

Carbohydrates

Quick energy, energy storage

Energy source for plants; makes up the cell wall

monosaccharides

carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Starch, cellulose, glucose, glycogen

Nucleic acids

Contains: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)

nucleotides

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

Functions: Generic Info

Proteins

Functions:

proteins transport materials( oxygen and carbon dioxide) proteins help to fight infections

amino acids

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

Milk, Cheese,Yogurt,meat