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Macromolecule Map

Nucleic Acids

Functions: Stores and transmits hereditary information

Examples: DNA and RNA

Characteristics: It has 3 parts, a base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

Monomer: Nucleotide

Carbohydrates

Characteristics: The elements are found in a 1:2:1 ratio,

Examples: Sugar, Starches, Cellulose, Glycogen

Functions: Quick and Stored Energy

Monomer: Monosaccharides

Lipids

Characteristics: The defining properties of lipids are that it's non polar and its hydrophobic

Examples: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, Steroids, Waxes

Functions: Energy storage, 2x carbs, cushions organs

Elements: Carbon,Hydrogen, Oxygen

Monomer: Triglyceride

Protein

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Characteristics: There are 20 different Amino Acids and there are Amino Acid chains which are connected by Peptide Bonds

Examples: Fingernails, Skin, Hair, Enzymes, Hormones

Functions: Hormones, muscle, immune system, protects against germs

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

Monomer: Amino Acids