Macromolecule Concept Map
Lipids
Function
Store energy
Basic formula
CHO
Greater than 2:1 H:O ratio (carboxyl group)
Monomers
Triglyceride
Subgroups
Saturated
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Phospholipids
Steroids
Waxes
Function
High calorie foods, energy storage
cell protection
chemical messengers
repel water
Examples
butter
soft margarine
olive oil
cell membrane
collesterol
progesterone
testosterone
paraffin
Proteins
Basic formula
CHON
-NH2+-COOH +
group
Monomers
Amino Acids
Subgroups
Dipeptide
Polypeptide
Function
give structure to our bodies
source of energy
involved in creating hormones
Examples
enzymes
muscles
skin
some hormones
Nucleic Acids
Basic formula
CHONP
-5-C ribose, phosphate, nitrogenous base
Monomers
Nucleotides
Subgroups
RNA
DNA
Function
To store genetic code
Carbohydrates
Basic formula
C:H:O
1:2:1
Monomers
Monosaccharides
Subgroups
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides
Function
Cellular and Protein recognition
Dietary Fiber
Store and release Energy
Examples
glucose
lactose
galactose
sucrose
starch - plants
glycogen- animals
cellulose - plants
chitin- insects