LT #2: I can list the name, describe the function, and identify the structure of the four organic

macromolecules.

Organic Compounds

MONOMER: single piece of the chain

POLYMER: string together all of the single pieces to make the chain

Macromolecules:

Function:Main source of energy and some

structures

Carbohydrates

Monosaccharide

Polysaccharides

Made of the following elements:C,H & O

Structure

GlucoseSugarStarch

Good vs Bad Carbs

Examples:

Function:Store energy and membrane structure

Lipids

Glycerol & 3 Fatty acids

Elements: Mostly C & H, little O

Structure

Fats, oils and waxes

Examples

Function:store and transmit genetic information

Nucleic Acids

Building block: Nucleotides

Elements: C,H,O,N&P

Structure

DNA and RNA

Examples:

Function: Control the rate of reactions Form bones and muscles Transport substances Fight diseases.

Proteins

Structure

Building blocks: Amino Acids

Elements: C,H,O,N,P&S

Hair, muscle, fingernails, enzymes

Examples

Protein video