Chapter 3 - Biological Molecules
Biological Molecules
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based on carbon
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carbon forms many different bonds
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polymers composed of monomers
Groups of Biomolecules
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Carbohydrates
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individual sugars and chains of sugars
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types of carbohydrates and their functions
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functions:
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immediate energy
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energy storage
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structure
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Lipids
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fats, oils, and waxes
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don't mix with water
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functions
- energy storage
- make up membranes
- insulation
- fats vs. oils
- saturated vs. unsaturated
- Proteins
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composed of amino acids
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structure
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examples of functions
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Nucleic acids
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composed of nucleic acids
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function: information storage
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structure
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DNA and RNA
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ATP
© Carol L. Wymer, 2004