Macromolecules Flashcards

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Nuclei acids

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Elements : Carbon , oxygen , nitrogen , phosphorus
Polymers : DNA/ RNA
Monomers : nitrogenous base, 5 carbon sugar
Functions : transfer genetic info
Food : EVERYTHING

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Lipids

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Element : Carbon , hydrogen , oxygen 
Polymers : triglycerides
Monomers : fatty acid , glycerol
Functions : store energy , hormones 
Food : milk , oil , egg yolks
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Carbohydrates

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Elements : Carbon , hydrogen , oxygen
Polymers : polysaccharide
Monomers : monosaccharide ( starch , cellulose )
Functions : main source of energy , structure
Food : potatoes , bread , pasta

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Proteins

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Elements : Carbon , hydrogen , oxygen , nitrogen , sulfur 
Monomers : amino acids
Polymers : polypeptide 
Functions : structure , enzymes
Foods : meat , cheese , beans
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