carbs
the monomer of carbohydrates, such as glucose or fructose
lipids are crucial for providing long term energy storage, forming cell membranes, and also...
insulation
this monomer is known for containing an amine, carboxyl group, and a variable R-group attached to a carbon backbone
amino acids
the monomer of nucleic acids, which consists of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
nucleotide
this is the high-energy molecule that serves as the immediate currency for energy
ATP
this structural polysaccharide makes up the tough cell walls of plant cells
cellulose
unlike other macromolecules, lipids are referred to as being this physical property, which means they do not mix well with water
hydrophobic/nonpolar
these are biological catalysts made of protein that speed up chemical reactions
enzymes
this is the double stranded nucleic acid that stores genetic instructions in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells
DNA
this is the type of macromolecule that animals living in cold climates have which help with thermal insulation
these are the three main elements associated with polysaccharides
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
this is the primary component of cell membranes, forming a semi-permeable bilayer
phospholipid
this is the type of bond that holds amino acids together, forming proteins
peptide bonds
this nitrogenous base is present in RNA instead of thymine
uracil
this is an example of an inorganic molecule that is considered an essential molecule of life
water/carbon dioxide/minerals/vitamins
this polysaccharide is composed of one glucose and one galactose molecule, which is commonly found in milk
lactose
this is the most common type of fat in the body, commonly monitored during your annual physical exam
triglycerides/cholesterol
this is the name of the protein which is found in hard structures such as hair, nails, and outer skin layers
keratin
this is the nitrogenous base which matches with guanine
cytosine
fats carry more than twice the amount of THIS per gram compared to carbohydrates
calories
this nutritional example of a polysaccharide is commonly associated with being highly complex and difficult to break down
rice
steroids
this is the element that is a key chemical feature which differentiates proteins from the other macromolecules
nitrogen
this is the name of the 5 carbon sugar that's associated with DNA
deoxyribose
this red, iron containing protein found in red blood cells carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body
hemoglobin