Sun - Macromolecules Concept Map
Nucleic Acids
Unique Characteristics, Spiral shape
Function of Nucleic Acids
*Store and transmit Hereditary info
Nucleotide
Elements found in Nucleotide
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Lipids
Unique Characteristics, Non- polar, hydrophobic,
Example, Saturated Fats, Unsaturated fats, Oils, Phospholipids
Function of Lipids
Energy Storage, Insulation for the body
Elements found in Lipids
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Triglyceride
Carbohydrates
Examples, Starch, Glycogen, Glucose, Sucrose
Function of Carbohydrates
Quick energy and stored energy
Monosaccharides
Elements found in Monosaccharides
Carbon, Hydrogen, Hydrogen
Protein
Unique Characteristics, peptide bonds, the structure folds, If it loses its shape it doesn't work.
Examples, enzymes, hemoglobin, keratin, insulin
function of Proteins
Stucture
Amino Acids
Elements found in Amino Acids
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
