Macromolecule Comparison Table
Type of
Macromolecule
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Monomeric Unit
Polymeric Form(s)
a.
polysaccharide
Carbohydrates
monosaccharide
Function(s) of Polymeric Forms
Has 10 or more sugars in the structure.
b.
disaccharide
Has 2 monosaccharide structures together.
c.
monosaccharide
Has only one monosaccharide.
a.
Fats
Energy storage
b.
Lipids
fatty acids
Oil
c.
a.
Nucleic acids
nucleotide
Wax
DNA
amino acids
Used for covering and protection
Genetic information
b.
RNA
Proteins
Insulation and protection
Primary structure
To store energy
Refers to the amino acids that make up the protein.