Macromolecule Foldable Mrs. A. morrison

FIRST, RECALL… What is a monomer? What is a polymer? Mono= one -mer = part Building block What is a polymer? Poly=many -mer=part A polymer is a large molecule consisting of many smaller subunits bonded together.

FOLDABLE Take your construction paper and label the top: MACROMOLECULES Grab your two sheets of computer paper and fold them in half (hotdog style) and then fold in half again (hamburger style). Paste the two sheets of computer paper to the construction paper as shown. Cut the top flap of the computer paper in half to make four flaps. Label each flap: a) Carbohydrates b) Lipids c) Proteins d) Nucleic Acids

CARBOHYDRATES Monomer: Monosaccharides (simple sugars) known as glucose Polymer: Polysaccharides Function: Provide energy for respiration & structural support in plant cell walls Examples: Glucose, fructose, cellulose & starch Found In: Pasta, fruit, veggies Elements: CHO

LIPIDS Composed of: Fatty Acids & Glycerol Function: Provides insulation, solubility for some vitamins/minerals, waterproofing, part of biological membranes Examples: Triglycerides, oils, waxes Found In: Butter, cheese, meats Elements: CHO

PROTEINS Monomer: amino acids Polymer: polypeptides Function: almost all functions of body; muscles, skin, hair; structural support; transport substances; speed up reactions; control cell growth; communicate between cells Examples: Enzymes, hormones, muscle Found In: Meat, legumes, nuts Elements: CHON

NUCLEIC ACID Monomer: nucleotides Polymer: nucleic acids Function: genetic information and all information to produce all cell parts and materials Examples: DNA & RNA Found In: Every cell Elements: CHOPN