Author:
Peter Berry
Date Of Creation:
11 February 2021
Update Date:
17 May 2024
Content
A macromolecule is a large molecule (high molecular mass) composed of several small subunits (atoms) named monomers.
A macromolecule is part of the cell of living beings. These have functions of vital importance for the living being. Within its classification are the organic and inorganic molecules. Both classes are of natural origin. These can be linear or branched (in reference to their structural unit).
On the other hand there are also synthetic macromolecules like plastic or synthetic fibers.
Lipids
- Simple:
- Vegetable oils
- Animal fats
- Fruit waxes
- Bee wax
- Vegetables
- Compounds:
- Lipids found in nerve tissues
- Lecithins
- Cephalins
- Derivatives:
- Lipids found in brain tissue
- Sphingomyelins
To expand: Examples of Lipids
Carbohydrates
Among which are:
- Monosaccharids:
- fructose
- Saccharose
- Polysaccharides:
- Cellulose
- Chitin
To expand: Examples of Carbohydrates
Protein
- Simple
- Insulin
- Collagen
- Composite (also called hetero-proteins)
- Enzymes
- Phosphoric acid
To expand: Examples of Proteins
Other macromolecules
- Glycosides
- Nucleic acids (dna and rna)
- Starch (Polysaccharides)
- Glycogen (Polysaccharides)
- Lignin (component of wood)
- B12 vitamin
- Chlorophyll
- Diamond
- Rubber
- Water
- Carbohydrates (carbohydrates)
- Carbon nanotube
It can serve you: Examples of Fats
