Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O Complex sugar – polysaccharide Source of Energy Can be a structural component
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O Complex sugar – polysaccharide Source of Energy
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O Structural component for insulation and long term energy storage. Fat Cells
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O Oils
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O Wax Waterproofing function in some organisms The leaves of rutabaga plants are smooth, waxy, and divided into lobes. The leaves are edible and can be used and prepared in the same manner as turnip leaves.
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O Fat Soluble hormone Examples: estrogen, progesterone, corticosteroids, testosterone, and Vitamin D.
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O, N, S Biological catalyst that speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy.
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O, N, S Anti-body Major part of the immune system that helps education white blood cells on potential pathogens.
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O, N, S Major structural component found in egg white
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O, N, S Major structural component found in muscles (actin and myosin).
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O, N, S Insulin Major component of the blood that helps convert glucose into a useable form (hint: diabetes) Help regulate other body functions as well.
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O, N, S Keratin Major structural component of skin, hair and fingernails.
Name? Macromolecule? Contains Adenine, Thymine, Guanine and cytosine Stores Genetic Information Double Stranded
Name? Macromolecule? Contains Adenine, Uracil, Guanine and cytosine Stores genetic information for making proteins Single Stranded
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O Major structural component in plant cell walls
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O Major structural component of fungi cell wall and in the exoskeleton of arthropods.
Name? Macromolecule? C, H, O C 6 H 12 O 6 Simple sugar Source of energy