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Biological Macromolecules - Coggle Diagram
Biological Macromolecules
Carbohydrates
Bonds
Glycosidic linkage (covalent)
Elements
C,H,O
1:2:1 ratio
Functions
Immediate energy
energy storage
structural support
Monomers & Polymers
Monosaccharides (glucose, fructose)
Disaccharides (sucrose, lactose)
Polysaccharides (starch, glycogen)
Proteins
Levels of structure
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
Functions
Enzymatic
Transport
Hormonal
Receptor
Monomers
20 amino acids
Differ by R-group
Elements
C, H, O, N (sometimes S)
Lipids
Types
Triglycerides (energy storage)
Phospholipids (cell membrane)
Steroids (hormones)
Special Properties
Hydrophobic
Amphipathic (phispholipids)
Elements
Mostly C & H (little O)
Functions
Long-term energy
insulation
Hormones
Cell membranes
Nucleic Acid
Elements
C,H,O,N,P
Monomer
Nucleotide
3 parts of a Nucleotide
Sugar
Phosphate group
Nitrogen base
Types
DNA
RNA
Nitrogen bases
DNA: A,T,C,G
RNA: A,U,C,G