Macromolecules

Macromolecules

1. Carbohydrates

   • http://www.ducksters.com/science/biology/carbohydrates.php
   • Types: Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides
   • Monomer: Monosaccharides
   • Function: Energy source, short-term storage
   • Bond involved: Glycosidic Link

2. Nucleic Acid

   • Types: DNA and RNA
     • http://study.com/academy/lesson/rna-lesson-for-kids.html
   • Function:Directs Producciones of protein and hold genetic info
   • Monomer: Nucleotides
   • Bond involved: Phosphodiester bond

3. Lipids

   • https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/macromolecules/lipids/a/lipids
   • Function: Thermal insulation, long- term storage
   • Monomer: Fatty acids and glycerol
   • Types: Phospholipids, triglycerides and steroids
   • Bond involved: Ester linkage

4. Proteins

   • Monomer Amino acids
   • Function: Structure and speed up chemical reactions
   • Types: Fibrous protein and globular proteins
   • Bond involved: Peptide bond

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