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Describe how the structures of each polymer are
related to their function.
Definition of polymers. Macromolecules made of repeated
monomers.
Protein
Structure & Function
Monomer: amino acids
Primary
Secondary Keratin, Silk
Tertiary Enzymes, Hormones, Antibodies
Quaternary Haemoglobin
DNA
Structure
Monomer Nucleotide
4 types
Coding
Function
Information storage
Stability
Replication
Carbohydates
Structure
Monomer: glucose Alpha and Beta
Starch
Glycogen
Cellulose
+ Properties and functions of each