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Macromolecules
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Carbon One of the most important elements found in living things Has 4 valence electrons which means it can form 4 bonds with other carbon atoms or other elements such as hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), phosphorous (P)
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Carbohydrates AKA- sugars
Atoms: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen Monomers: monosaccharide Polymer: polysaccharides. 1)Can be broken apart to provide energy for cells 2)May be chained together to build a plants body 3)Build organelles
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Proteins Monomers: amino acid Polymer: polypeptides
Atoms: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen Monomers: amino acid Polymer: polypeptides They have many functions including: 1) Connect together to build bodies: muscles, bones, hair, build organelles 2) Build transport tunnels through cell membranes 3) Identify diseases and tag for distruction
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4) Some are enzymes that help break chemical bonds 5) Broken apart to provide energy for cells
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