Gray-Micromolecules

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Gray-Micromolecules

Carbohydrates

Functions- Quick Energy, Energy Storage, Structures

Examples- Sugar, Starches, Glycogen, cellulose

monosaccharides

Lipids

Unique Characteristics-

Functions- Energy Storage, Insulated Body, Cushion Organs

Examples-Fats, Oils, Waxes, Steroids

Elements- C,H,O

Triglycerides

Proteins

Unique Characteristics- The shape of a protein is determined by its primary structure mino acids in a protein is determined by the sequence of nucleotide in the gene.

Functions- Hormones, Movement,Immune System, Transport, Enzymes

Examples- Skin, Hair, Muscles, Fingernails

Elements- C,H,O,N

Amino Acids

Nucleic Acids

Subtopic

Functions- store and transmit heredity information

Elements- C,H,O,N,P

Nucleotides