Macro Molecules

Carbohydrates (Monomer)

Monosaccharides

Lipids (Monomer)

Do not contain monomers but instead contain glycerol and three fatty acids.

Proteins (Monomer)

Amino Acids

Nucleic Acids (Monomer)

Nucleotides

Carbohydrates (Elements)

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (1:2:1)

Lipids (Elements)

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (Sometimes Phosphorus) (sulfur maybe) (1:2:<1)

Proteins (Elements)

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, (sulfur ocassionally)

Nucleic Acids (Elements)

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

Carbohydrates (Function)

Fast Source of energy caused by ATP, Structural support for organisms and cells, Structure for plants, provides structure and strength for exoskeleton of insects

Lipids (Function)

Controls what comes into and out of the cell in the membranes (MAJOR PART), Stores energy, absorbs vitamins, Makes hormones, Insulators, Long term energy source

Proteins (Function)

Forms tissue, hair, and collagen, regulate cell processes, structure and support, Cell communication, Transport molecule

Nucleic Acids (Function)

Carries genetic info, Acts as instructions for cells to make up organism

Carbohydrates (Examples)

Starch, Cellulose (Plants), Lactose, Glucose, Maltose, Chitin (Fungai), Glycogen (Animals)

Lipids (Examples)

Steroids, Cholesterol, Oils, Waxes, Venoms, Estrogen, Testosterone, Triglyceride

Proteins (Examples)

Skeletal Muscle, Insulin, Antibodies, Enzymes, Hemoglobin (Transport Substances)

Nucleic Acids (Examples)

Dna, RNA

Carbohydrates (Picture 1)

Lipids (Picture 1)

Proteins (Picture 1)

Nucleic Acids (Picture 1)

Carbohydrates (Picture 2)

Lipids (Picture 2)

Proteins (Picture 2)

Nucleic Acids (Picture 2)

Polymers

When a bunch of monomers are put together and the more are added to create an organic molecule

Phospholipids

A group of polar lipids that consist of two fatty acids, a glycerol unit, and a phosphate group which esterified to an organic molecule

Monomers

Building blocks of macromolecules such as monosaccharides, amino acids, and nucleotides

Hydrolysis

Polymer reduced to monomer and needs water to start reaction

Dehydration Synthesis

Joins monomers together to make polymers by loosing water