Vaughn Macromolecules

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Vaughn Macromolecules

Nucleic Acids

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen Nitrogen, and Phosphorus.

Functions: They store information in the body to make proteins. They also store information needed for the body to function.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lZRAShqft0

Unique characteristics: Determine the inherited genes of every living being and they are called acids because they are proton (i.e., hydrogen atom) donors, and therefore they carry a negative charge.

Examples: RNA and DNA

Monomer: Nucleotides

Proteins

Elements: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon.

Examples: Muscles, fingernails, hair, and enzymes.

Unique characteristics: primary structure is made up of amino acids and the sequence is based off of the nucleotide bases of DNA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EweuU2fEgjw

Amino Acids

Function: Proteins speed up chemical reactions in the body such as insulin. Some also transport materials throughout the body.

Lipids/Fats

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.

Monomer: Triglycerides

Examples: steroids, fats, oils, and waxes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ExVXeovB6s

Functions: The functions of lipids include storing energy, signaling, and acting as structural components of cell membranes.

Unique characteristics: lipids cannot dissolve in water and they store energy. Unsaturated fats have some double bonds and saturated fats have no double bonds

Carbohydrates

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.

Monomer: Monosaccharides

Functions: To provide energy, store energy, build macromolecules, and spare protein and fat for other uses.

Unique characteristics: Is a chain of sugar molecules in a simple form and provide fast energy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUo4c2f9rpI

Examples: Sugars, starches, cellulose, and glycogen.

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