dettra macromolucules concept map
lipids
Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
functions: long term energy, insulation
examples: fats, oils, phospholipids, steroids, waxes
unique characteristics: phospholipids make up most of cell membrane, hydrophobic, saturated fats, unsaturated fats.
carbohydrates
elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
functions: stored and quick energy
examples: starch, glucose, cellulose, glycogen.
unique characteristic: builds cell walls in plants.
protein
amino acids
elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
functions: help make structure, enzymes, hormones, movement, immune system.
examples: enzymes, hair, skin, muscles, fingernails, hormones.
Subtopic
unique characteristics: fold and twist into 3d shape
triglycerides
nucleic acid
nucleotides
elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous
functions: store and transfers genetic information.
unique characteristic: double helix.