Macromolecules Foldable Information
Carbohydrates Monomer: Monosaccharide, Simple Sugar Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (CHO) Function: Short term energy Example: Glucose & Fructose Carbohydrates
Proteins Monomer: Amino Acid (20 common) Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen (CHON) Function: Structure (muscle), Enzymes (Regulate) Example: Actin (muscle), Myosin (muscle contraction), Keratin (skin) Proteins
Nucleic Acids Monomer: Nucleotide (made of a Phosphate, Sugar, Base Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphate (CHONP) Function: Store genetic info Example: DNA, RNA Nucleic Acids
Lipids Monomer: Fatty Acids Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (CHO) Function: Long term energy Example: Wax, Steroid, Cholesterol, Phospholipids 2 Types: Saturated VS Unsaturated Lipids