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Macromolecules
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Mind Map on Macromolecules, created by sealescience on 21/10/2014.
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Macromolecules
Proteins
amino group, hydrogen, carboxyl group and R variable group around a central carbon
Monomer: amino acid
enzymes speed up chemical reactions, build body structures
Ex: enzymes, beans, meat, fish, egg whites, antibodies
carbohydrates
hydrogen, carbon, oxygen in 1:2:1 ration; forms carbon rings
provides short term energy
Ex: Starch, glucose, bread, rice, vegetables, fruits
Monomer: Monosaccharide
Nucleic Acids
Monomer: Nucleotides
Polymer is shaped like a helix
build proteins and pass on hereditary information
Ex: DNA, RNA
Lipids
hydrogen, carbon, oxygen in hydrocarbon chains
Monomer: Fatty Acids
Provides long term energy storage and makes up the cell membrane
Ex: fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids, steroids, pigments
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