Macromolecule Concept Map

Lipids

Function

Store energy

Basic formula

CHO
Greater than 2:1 H:O ratio (carboxyl group)

Monomers

Triglyceride

Subgroups

Saturated

Monounsaturated

Polyunsaturated

Phospholipids

Steroids

Waxes

Function

High calorie foods, energy storage

cell protection

chemical messengers

repel water

Examples

butter

soft margarine

olive oil

cell membrane

collesterol

progesterone

testosterone

paraffin

Proteins

Basic formula

CHON
-NH2+-COOH +
group

Monomers

Amino Acids

Subgroups

Dipeptide

Polypeptide

Function

give structure to our bodies

source of energy

involved in creating hormones

Examples

enzymes

muscles

skin

some hormones

Nucleic Acids

Basic formula

CHONP
-5-C ribose, phosphate, nitrogenous base

Monomers

Nucleotides

Subgroups

RNA

DNA

Function

To store genetic code

Carbohydrates

Basic formula

C:H:O
1:2:1

Monomers

Monosaccharides

Subgroups

Monosaccharides

Disaccharides

Polysaccharides

Function

Cellular and Protein recognition

Dietary Fiber

Store and release Energy

Examples

glucose

lactose

galactose

sucrose

starch - plants

glycogen- animals

cellulose - plants

chitin- insects