Fairchild - Macromolecules

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Fairchild - Macromolecules

Carbohydrates

Unique Characteristics - Monosaccharides: Glucose, Dissaccharides: Sucrose, Polysaccharides: Starch.

Examples - Sugars, Glycogen, Starches, Cellulose

Functions - Energy Storage, Quick Energy, Structure

Monomer - Monosaccharides

Lipids

Unique Characteristics - Hydrophobic, Non-Polar, Saturated Fats: Solid at room temperature, Unsaturated Fats: Liquid at room temperature.

Examples - Oils, Fats, Phospholipids, Waxes, Steroids

Elements - Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Functions - Insulates Organs, Cushion Organs, Energy Storage

Monomer - Triglycerides

Fatty Acid, Glycerol

Proteins

Monomer - Amino Acids

Nucleic Acids

Unique Characteristics - Nucleotides: A Base, Pentose Sugar (Ribose for RNA, and Deoxyribose for DNA),

Examples - DNA, RNA

Function - Store and transmit hereditary information

Elements - Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitorgen, Phosphorous

Monomer - Nucleic Acids