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Macromolecules - Coggle Diagram
Macromolecules
Carbohydrates
functions?
polysaccharide are used for energy storage or structural support. Starch and glycogen are highly compact polymers that are used for energy storage. Cellulose and chitin are linear polymers that are used for structural support in plants and animals, respectively.
disaccharides function is to provide your body with a quick source of energy. Because they're only made up of two sugar molecules, they're easily broken down by enzymes in your digestive system into their respective monosaccharides and then absorbed into your bloodstream.
Monosaccharides are used to produce and store energy. Most organisms create energy by breaking down the monosaccharide glucose and harvesting the energy released from the bonds. Other monosaccharides are used to form long fibers, which can be used as a form of cellular structure.
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Proteins
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sub-unit: monomer
amino group is a functional group that consist of a nitrogen atom attached by single bonds to hydrogen atoms
carboxyl group is an organic, functional group, consisting of a carbon atom that has a double bond to an oxygen atom and a single bonded to a hydroxyl group
r-group is an abbreviation for a group in which carbon or hydrogen atom is attached to the of the molecule
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diagram of a sub-unit: 
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Lipids
functions?
Steroids and their metabolites often function as signaling molecules.Steroids such as cholesterol decrease membrane fluidity. Similar to lipids, steroids are highly concentrated energy stores.
Triglycerides store unused calories and provide your body with energy. Cholesterol is used to build cells and certain hormones.
Phospholipids help comprise cellular membranes, regulate certain cellular processes, and possess both stabilizing and dynamic qualities that can aid in drug delivery.
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