Macromolecules by

Monomers

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Monosaccharides are the subunit or monomer of carbohydrates. They made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, with each carbon atom being bonded to an oxygen atom.

Monomers

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Amino acids are the subunits of proteins. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, with carbon being the center of the molecule.

Monomers

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Fatty acids and glycerol are the monomers of lipids. They are made up of carbon hydrogen, and oxygen atoms forming aliphatic chain structure.

Monomers

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Nucleotides are the monomers of Nucleic Acids. They are made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

Examples in the human body

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Carbohydrates can be seen in the body as glucose, sucralose, and cellulose. We get them from the food we eat.

Examples in the human body

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Proteins are found in the body as enzymes and hormones.

Examples found in the human body

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Lipids are found in the human body as phospholipids.

Examples found in the human body

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Nucleic acids are found in the as DNA and RNA

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Function

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Carbs are a source of energy and can provide varying amounts of energy depending on if they are simple or complex.

Function

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Proteins speed up chemical reactions and provide strength and structure.

Function

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Lipids are long term energy storage, as well as barriers and provide insulation.

Function

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Nucleic acids pass on genetic material as DNA and RNA, as well as building proteins.