Macromolecules Comparison Chart - Key Macromolecule Carbohydrates Subclass Monomer or Polymer Function Immediate energy (ATP) M Glucose Disaccharides P Maltose Polysaccharides P Glycogen Store glucose for ATP Nucleotides M ---------------- ---------------- P Nucleic Acids Lipids Major Elements Monosaccharides DNA Proteins Example or Structure Deoxyribose Phosphate Nitrogenous bases (ATCG) Ribose Phosphate Nitrogenous bases (AUCG) C,H,O Store glucose for ATP Store genetic information C,H,O,N Transmit, copy & read genetic info RNA P ATP P Adenosine 3 phosphates Chemical energy Amino Acids M 45 different (tyrosine) Peptides P Less than 20 (insulin) Polypeptides P Hemoglobin Many functions: -enzymes, hormones, receptors, carriers, antigens, etc Glycerol & fatty acids M ------------------ Triglycerides P Neutral fat Phospholipids P ----------------- P -cholesterol -cortisol -estrogen -testosterone Steroids C,H,O,N Stored energy C,H,O Cell membranes -make bile -reduce inflammation -influence reproductive maturity

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