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Organic Macromolecules

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Macromolecule
Elements it is composed of.
Subunits
Used for in living things
Examples
Special Characteristics
Carbohydrate   Carbon hydrogen oxygen   monosaccharide   -short term energy storage, structure (cell walls) exoskeletons   mono-glucose (used for cell energy) di-sucrose lactose poly- starch (plant energy) cellulose glycogen (animals store energy)   usually ends in ose  
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Proteins   Carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen sulfur   amino acids   -digestion -hair, nails -carry oxygen in blood   hemaglobin enzymes keratin antibodies   peptide bond (covalent)  
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Lipids   Carbon hydrogen oxygen   glycerol and fatty acids   -insulation -long term enegry storage -protects organs -immunity   waxes oils fats steroids (cholesterol, estrogen, testerone heroin)   non-polar, hydrophobic  
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Nucleic Acids   Carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen phosphorus   nucleotides   make proteins   DNA RNA ATP   Found in the nucleus of every cell  
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