The document outlines the similarities and differences among macromolecules, focusing on nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Key similarities include their roles in energy storage and organic composition, while differences pertain to their monomer types and functions. Each macromolecule serves unique roles in biological processes, showcasing distinct structural characteristics.

1. Similarities and
differences of
macromolecules
> Nucleic acid VS Proteins
> Proteins VS Lipids
> Lipids VS Carbohydrates
> Carbohydrates VS Nucleic acid

2. NUCLEIC ACID VS PROTEINS
SIMILARITIES-
>directionality, which affects
how other molecules interact
with them
>both can be used as a form of
catalysts
>they both can bind with metals
DIFFERENCES-
>Nucleic acid monomers are
called nucleotides where as
protein monomers are called
amino acids
>Nucleic acid is important in
storing, transmitting, and
making useful the information
necessary for the processes of
life

3. PROTEINS
VS LIPIDS
SIMILARITIES
>proteins helps in chemical
reaction(chemical messenger)
as all cell use proteins as
catalysts(enzymes)
DIFFERENCES-
>protein monomers are called
amino acids WHEREAS lipid
monomers are called fatty acids
>protien function as enzymes,
pigments and steroid hormones
where as lipids function include
storage of energy, insulation
and chemical messenger.

4. LIPIDS VS
CARBOHYDRATES
SIMILARITIES-
>both are used for energy
storage
>both help in releasing of
energy for our body
functioning
DIFFERENCES-
>lipid monomers are called fatty
acids where as carbohydrate
monomers are called
monosaccharides
>carbohydrates are soluble in water
where as lipids are insoluble in water
>lipids are use for long term energy
storage where as carbohydrate are
short term energy storage

5. Macromolecules
SIMILARITIES-
>all these biomolecules are
organic which means that they
contain carbon
>these are made up of small
pieces known as monomers
>monomers are connected by a
dehydration reaction
>this reaction is catalyzed by a
polymerase enzyme
differences -
>all macromolecules have a
different monomers
> macromolecules are used
in different parts of various
functions
>they all have different
complex structures