Spencer, macromolecules

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Spencer, macromolecules

lipids

Steroids

Waxes

phospholipids

cell membranes

Oils

Fats

unsaturated fats

saturated fats

energy storage cushions organs insulates body

hydrophobic, non-polar

triglycerides

nucleic acids

stores/transmits hereditary information

DNA, RNA

genes

nucleotides

A base A pentose sugar (5 Carbon) A phosphate group

proteins

way too many shapes

muscle fingernails, claws skin Hair enzymes hormones

amino acids

linked by peptide bonds

carbohydrates

sugars starches cellulose (cell wall) Glycogen

energy storage

C6H12O6

monosaccharides