Categories: All - carbohydrates - lipids - nucleic - proteins

by John Lindemann 6 years ago

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Lindemann - Macromolecules

Lindemann - Macromolecules

Lindemann - Macromolecules

Nucleic Acids

Examples: -DNA -RNA
Made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous
Functions: -Stores and transmits hereditary information
Nucleotides

Proteins

Examples: -Muscle -Hair -Fingernails/Claws -Skin -Enzymes -Hormones
Made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
Functions: -Hormones -Movement -Immune system -Enzymes -Transport
Amino Acids

Lipids

Examples: -Fats -Oils -Steroids -Phospholipids -Waxes
Functions: -Energy storage -Cushions organs -Insulates body
Triglycerides

Carbohydates

Examples: -Sugars -Starches -Cellulose -Glycogen
Made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Functions: -Quick energy -Energy storage -Structure
Monosacharides