Bio-molecules Macro meaning large 4 macromolecules Bio-molecules Macro meaning large
Polymers… many monomers put together A monomer is a compound that can join other compounds to form polymers
Biological Polymers Proteins Carbohydrates Lipids Nucleic acids
Proteins Amino acids joined together 15% of our body Tissues, muscle, hair, nerves NH2 Amine group COOH Carboxyl group Both groups appear in all amino acids There are 20 amino acids Build and repair tissues in the body
Nucleic Acids Control cell reproduction DNA deoxyribonucleic acid RNA ribonucleic acid DNA stores genetic information RNA helps makes proteins inorganic
Carbohydrates C,H,O Sugars and starches Sugars are quick energy Starches are long lasting fuel Carbs are the bodys’ main source of energy
Lipids Fats and oils C H O Contain less Oxygen than carbs Cholesterol is a lipid Store 2x the energy as carbs