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Macromolecules
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Carbon 4 valence e - s Forms strong covalent bonds “back bone”
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Macromolecules Giant molecules Made of polymers – Made of monomers monomerpolymer macromolecule
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Four Classes of Macromolecules Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids
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Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids Carbohydrates Protein Lipids Nucleic Acids
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Carbohydrates Energy Main job - Energy structurecellulose Plants also use for structure cellulose Sugar Ex) Sugar, starch, bread, pasta Glucose -> C 6 H 12 O 6 -1:2:1 ratio of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen Monosaccharides – single sugars Polysaccharides – many monosaccharides
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Lipids Stores energy Stores energy Not soluble in water Mostly carbon and hydrogen atoms Also found in cell membrane, insulation Ex) cooking oil, body fat, butter
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Proteins cell processes reactions Control cell processes and reactions Muscle, bone, skin, enzymes N Contain C, H, O, and N – Amino group (-NH 2 ) – Carboxyl group (-COOH) Monomers - amino acids Polymers - polypeptide chain
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Nucleic Acids genetic information Store and transmit genetic information – heredity/genetics P Made of C, H, O, N, and P Monomers – nucleotides – 5 carbon sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base Two Types: – DNA – Deoxyribonucleic Acid – RNA – Ribonucleic Acid
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