This document discusses the four main types of organic macromolecules: lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Lipids are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and some oxygen and serve functions like energy storage, insulation, cushioning organs, and acting as hormones. Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen and make up things like hair, skin, and nails. Carbohydrates contain sugars and starches. Nucleic acids include DNA and RNA, with DNA containing an organism's genetic code and RNA assisting in protein synthesis.
3. What’s an organic molecule??
• Compounds made up of hydrocarbons
• Carbon and Hydrogen atoms!!
• Living/once living (YOU are Organic!)
• (Not CO2. It’s a gas!!!!!)
10. Look at the label to the left.
3 of the 4 macromolecules
are labeled!!
1____________________
2____________________
3____________________
(0 grams in this product)
(13 grams in this product)
(9 grams in this product)
16. STORED ENERGY Broken down for energy
They INSULATE the body to help maintain normal
body temperature and they
CUSHION the internal organs for protection.
Include waxes, Oils
include steroids such as cholesterol and the sex
hormones estrogen and testosterone
Anabolic steroids build muscle
They waterproof surfaces of animals, plants, and
fruits- these are waxes!
THINK: Waterproof, insulate, steroids, energy,
cushion…
21. Proteins
Aside from the protein found in animal
sources…protein can also be found in fruits,
vegetables, grains, and nuts. (it just does not
have as many amino acids)
32. Remember How DNA and RNA Molecules are Involved in
Protein Synthesis?? Transcription and Translation?
*DNA
*mRNA
*At ribosome
*tRNA Brings in Amino
Acids
*Amino Acids form the
protein (a polypeptide)