Macromolecules

Unit 1

Monomer: Protein

Amino Acid

Chemical Linkage: Protein

Peptide

Examples: Protein

Enzymes, structural components

Function: Protein

Transport substances, speeds up reactions, provides structural support; hormones

Monomer: Polysaccharide (Carbohydrates)

Monosaccharide

Chemical linkage: Polysaccharide (Carbohydrates)

Glycoside (ether)

Examples: Polysaccharide (Carbohydrates)

Sugars, Starch, Cellulose

Functions: Polysaccharide (carbohydrates)

Stores energy, provides structural support, functionallity to other molecules

Monomer: Nucleic acids

Nucleotide

Chemical Linkage: Nucleic acids

Phosphodiester

Examples: Nucleic acids

DNA, RNA

Functions: Nucleic acids

Stores and communicates genetic info

Monomer: lipids

Fatty acid

Chemical Linkage: lipids

ester

Examples: lipids

Fats, steroids, cholesterol

Functions: lipids

Membranes, stores energy, steroids, waterproof coating