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