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Unit 2 Macromolecule
Macromolecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Proteins | Cell Signaling, chemical reactions, protection, and movement |
| Carbohydrates | Quick, fast energy and cell structure |
| Nucleic Acids | Genetic information, self replicates, packages chromosomes |
| Lipids | Insulation of organisms, Long lasting energy |
| Elements of Proteins | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur |
| Elements of Carbohydrates | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen |
| Elements of Nucleic Acids | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus |
| Elements of Lipids | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen |
| Subunit of Proteins | Amino Acids |
| Subunit of Carbohydrates | Monosaccharides |
| Subunit of Nucleic Acids | Nucleotides |
| Subunit of Lipids | Glycerol with 3 fatty acids (Triglycerides) |