Organic Molecules

Biological Macromolecules

Cellulose

Polymers = molecules built

by linking together a large
number of small chemical
subunits.

Cellulose
 Monomers = single
subunits; may be all
identical or may vary.

Cellulose

Triglycerides

Phospholipid
Requires energy

Releases energy
CARBOHYDRATES

simple sugars or
monosaccharides
e.g. glucose, galactose, fructose

double sugars or
disaccharides
e.g. sucrose, lactose

polysaccharides
e.g. starch, glycogen, cellulose

functions:
a. provide energy
b. provide support
 LIPIDS – True Fats

glycerol, fatty acids

fatty acids:
a. saturated
b. unsaturated

meat fat
lard
a. butter
b. corn oil, fish oil

functions:
a. provide energy
b. provide insulation
c. serve as shock
absorber

LIPIDS –
Phospholipids

glycerol, fatty acids,
phosphorus compounds

function - form a major
component of the structure
of the cell membrane.

LIPIDS – Steroids

structure of
interlocking carbon rings

e.g. testosterone, vit.

D, cholesterol

function – often serve as
hormones that control the
body processes.