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Biomolecules

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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BIOMOLECULES

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GROUPS OF BIOMOLECULES

  • Proteins
  • Lipids
  • Carbohydrates
  • Nucleic acids
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PROTEIN

  • Amino acids are the building blocks
  • Examples of proteins are enzymes
  • Functions : speed up chemical reactions
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LIPIDS

  • Fatty acids are building blocks of lipids
  • Examples of lipids are waxes and oils
  • Functions : insulation and stored energy
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CARBOHYDRATES

  • Elements : carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
  • Saccharides : Greek word for sugar
  • Function : quick energy
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NUCLEIC ACIDS

  • Nucleotides are the building blocks
  • Examples are DNA and RNA
  • Function : transfer genetic information
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Mitchell Moreno