Macromolecules / Biomolecules

C, H, O

Monosaccharides

Glycosidic Bonds

Quick energy, structure, storage

Sugar, honey, fruits

C, H, O

Glycerol + fatty acids

Ester bonds

High energy storage, body insulation, organ protection

Butter, oil, wax

C, H, O, N, S

Amino acids

Peptide bonds

Movement, immunity, structure, transport, enzymes

Seafood, eggs

Sugar, phosphate, base

Nucleotides

Hydrogen bonds

storage & express genetic info

DNA & RNA

C, T (in DNA), & U (in RNA) ; one six-membered ring of carbon & nitrogen atoms

A, G ; longer w/ six membered ring fused to five membered ring

subunit of polymers

long molecule w/ many similar monomers joined by covalent bonds

breaks bonds between two molecules by adding water