Macromolecules

Elements

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Sulfur

Functions

Give long-term energy

Give us support and structure.

Enable movement

Some aid in communication or transportation.

Monomers

Amino acids

Example

Glycine

Muscles, hair, fingernails

Enzymes

Elements

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Functions

Store energy

Insulate

Give energy

Monomoers

No monomers

But, made up of fatty acids and glycerol

Example

Fats

Oils

Waxes

Steroids

Elements

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Functions

Give short-term energy

Structural materials

Cellular identification.

Monomers

Monosacharrides

Example

Glucose

Sucrose

Glycogen

Starch

Elements

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Phosphorous

Functions

Stor and transmit hereditary information

Essential manufacturing protein

Give information on growth and development.

Monomers

Nucleotides

Example

DNA

RNA