Four Big Macromolecules
A Macromolecule is a molecule with a very large number of atoms .The word macromolecule is usually used for describing polymers. Molecules that are made up of smaller molecules are called monomers, there are also Organic Molecules composed of carbon atoms .The functions of the Four big Macromolecules: First, Carbohydrates, carbohydrates is the function of being used for energy production during cellular respiration. Second , Lipids, lipids are used for four things; insulation and long-term energy storage, being a primary component of cell membranes, hormonal functioning, and help control the fluidity of cell membranes, Also lipids or fats are composed of fatty acids . Third, Nucleic Acid, the functions of nucleic acid is storing genetic material, transferring genetic information called DNA and RNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis, that carries Amino acids into place and Polypeptide keeps the chain of amino acids together ,also DNA is composed of nucleotides ,and holds ribosomal subunits together, Deoxyribose replaces hydroxyl in groups . Four, Protein, The functions of proteins are structural support in things such as hair and nails, protection against germs, and bodily movements. Carbohydrates are
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Macromolecules is the source of immediate energy needs in living systems. Polysaccharides are made up of chains of sugar monomers linked together, they are stored inside the cell for future energy to be used later. The major storage of polysaccharide is starch. Starch is stored inside of granules throughout the winter, also, Fatty acids can be classified as Saturated or Unsaturated depending on the bonds. Fatty acids are saturated when they do not contain any double bonds between the carbons, unsaturated is when they contain double
Macromolecules is the source of immediate energy needs in living systems. Polysaccharides are made up of chains of sugar monomers linked together, they are stored inside the cell for future energy to be used later. The major storage of polysaccharide is starch. Starch is stored inside of granules throughout the winter, also, Fatty acids can be classified as Saturated or Unsaturated depending on the bonds. Fatty acids are saturated when they do not contain any double bonds between the carbons, unsaturated is when they contain double