organic compounds
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LT #2: I can list the name, describe the function, and identify the structure of the four organic
macromolecules.
Organic Compounds
MONOMER: single piece of the chain
POLYMER: string together all of the single pieces to make the chain
Macromolecules:
Function:Main source of energy and some
structures
Carbohydrates
Monosaccharide
Polysaccharides
Made of the following elements:C,H & O
Structure
GlucoseSugarStarch
Good vs Bad Carbs
Examples:
Function:Store energy and membrane structure
Lipids
Glycerol & 3 Fatty acids
Elements: Mostly C & H, little O
Structure
Fats, oils and waxes
Examples
Function:store and transmit genetic information
Nucleic Acids
Building block: Nucleotides
Elements: C,H,O,N&P
Structure
DNA and RNA
Examples:
Function: Control the rate of reactions Form bones and muscles Transport substances Fight diseases.
Proteins
Structure
Building blocks: Amino Acids
Elements: C,H,O,N,P&S
Hair, muscle, fingernails, enzymes
Examples
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