Station 1
SB 1.C Identify the function o the four
macromolecules (carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids, nucleic acids).
Name
Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Lipid
Protein
Function
Immediate source of energy for cells.
Complex chains are used for structure in
plants and exoskeletons in some animals.
A major food group
Complex chains are used for structure in
plants and exoskeletons in some animals.
A major food group
Responsible for cholesterol which is a part
of cell membranes and hormones such as
estrogen and testosterone. A major food
group.
Insulates and protects internal organs,
helps make cell membranes, source of
energy and stores energy for future use.
A major food group
Necessary for muscles, organs, and body
structure; human body is 45% of this
biomolecule. A major food group
Protein
Nucleic Acid
Nucleic Acid
Necessary for virtually every process
within every cell, including formation of
antibodies, enzymes, blood. A major
food group.
Genetic information in the form of DNA.
Not a major food group
Genetic information in the form of RNA.
Not a major food group
Name
Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Lipid
Protein
Function
Protein
Nucleic Acid
Nucleic Acid
Function
Function
Immediate source of energy for cells.
Complex chains are used for structure in
plants and exoskeletons in some animals.
A major food group
Complex chains are used for structure in
plants and exoskeletons in some animals.
A major food group
Necessary for virtually every process
within every cell, including formation of
antibodies, enzymes, blood. A major
food group.
Responsible for cholesterol which is a part
of cell membranes and hormones such as
estrogen and testosterone. A major food
group.
Insulates and protects internal organs,
helps make cell membranes, source of
energy and stores energy for future use.
A major food group
Necessary for muscles, organs, and body
structure; human body is 45% of this
biomolecule. A major food group
Genetic information in the form of DNA.
Not a major food group
Genetic information in the form of RNA.
Not a major food group
Monosaccharide
Glycerol
+
Fatty Acids
Amino
Acids
Nucleotides
Monosaccharide
Glycerol
+
Fatty Acids
Amino
Acids
Nucleotides