Macromolecules
Protein
Lipids
Nucleic Acids
CHO(carbon hydrogen oxygen)
store energy, structural support(cell wall in plants, muscle tissues in animals
monosaccharide/saccharide
glucose(sugar), milk, candy, soda
Base unit:fatty acids and glycerol
CHO(carbon hydrogen oxygen)
creates cell berrier, store energy, provide steroids, waterproof coatings
fatty meats and fish, cheese, avocado, cooking oil.
Structural support, transport substances, cell communication
speeds us reaction time.
Chicken, white fish, lean beef, tofu
CHON(Carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen
Base unit: amino acid
CHONP(Carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen phosphorus
found in every food(nucleic acids are found in all living things
store and communicate generic information
base unit: nucleotide
