Macromolecules
By: Bayli Tilley
Why are Macromolecules Important to Learn?
Macromolecules are nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and proteins. They are important to life because they give us energy.
Protein
The proteins monomer are amino acids. The proteins are polymers of amino acids. Protein is used to build and repair muscles. Made up of oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen.
Carbohydrates
The carbohydrates monomers are monosaccharides. The carbohydrates polymers are starch, glycogen, cellulose, and chitin. Carbohydrates are used to keep your sugar levels regular. Carbohydrates are made up of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen.
Lipids
The lipids monomers are glycerol and fatty acids. The lipids polymers are nucleic acids. Lipids use in the body provide energy to produce hormones. Lipids are made up of fats, oils, and waxes.
Nucleic Acid
The nucleic acids monomers are nucleotides. The polymers of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA. The purpose of nucleic acids in your body is to contain your genetic code. The special characteristics of lipids are they contain your DNA which makes who you are.