カテゴリー 全て - carbohydrates - lipids - proteins - nucleotides

によって Miles Kershner 6年前.

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Kershner-Macromolecules

Kershner-Macromolecules

Kershner-Macromolecules

NUCLEIC ACIDS

Unique Characteristics: Base, pentose sugar, phosphate group
Examples: RNA (ribonucleic acid) DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
Function: Store & transmit hereditary information
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus
Nucleotides

LIPIDS

Unique Characteristics: Non-polar, hydrophobic
Examples: Fats, oils. steroids. waxes
Functions: Energy storage, cushions organs, insulates body
Triglycerides

CARBOHYDRATES

Unique Characteristics: Creates structure in plants, energy storage in plants and animals, structure in arthropods and fungi.
Examples: Sugars, starches, cellulose, glycogen
Functions: Quick energy, energy storage, and structure
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
Monosaccharides

PROTEINS

Unique Characteristics: 20 different amino acids, folds and twists into 3D shapes.
Examples: Muscle, fingernails, claws, skin, hair
Functions: Hormones, movement, immune system, enzymes, transportation
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
Amino Acids