The Building Blocks of Life: Biochemistry This outline breaks down some of the key points of the four

major macromolecules discussed in class. Important things to note on each are which elements and monomer units make them up, what their primary functions are, what structure they have, and whether they are soluble or insoluble in water. Also think about how solubility and the structure of these molecules relates to their function. 1. Carbohydrates a. Monomer Units? b. Function? c. What does this molecule look like? (Think structure/shape and what its made of)

d. Soluble or Insoluble? 2. Proteins a. Monomer Units? b. Function? c. What does this molecule look like? (Think structure/shape and what its made of)

d. Soluble or Insoluble? 3. Nucleic Acids

a. Monomer Units? b. Function? c. What does this molecule look like? (Think structure/shape and what its made of)

d. Soluble or Insoluble? 4. Lipids a. Note three different categories of lipids. b. Monomer Units? c. Function? d. What does this molecule look like? (Think structure/shape and what its made of)

e. Soluble or Insoluble?