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Macromolecules- Gunn

Carbohydrates

Exp. Dairy, Fruit, grains, Starch

unique characteristics- are sugars

Functions- short term energy

Monomer- monosacchrides

Lipids

Exp. wax, oil, fats, phosphofats

unique characteristics- can come in two forms saturated, straight and unsaturated or bent.

Functions- long term energy storage

monomer- triglycerides

Proteins

Exp. Muscles, hemoglobin, insulin, fibrin

Unique characteristics- form 3d shapes and can become untangled

Functions- Structure, break down, transport

Elements- CHO

monomer- Amino acids

Nucleic Acids

Exp. RNA, DNA

unique characteristics- can come in helix and double helix's

Functions- Information carrying

Elements- CHON

monomer- nucleotides