Kategorier: Alle - carbohydrates - lipids - functions - proteins

af Khishon Gray 6 år siden

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Gray-Micromolecules

Biomolecules are essential for life, playing crucial roles in various biological processes. Proteins, composed of amino acids and determined by genetic sequences, serve multiple functions including hormonal regulation, movement, immune response, transport, and enzymatic activity.

Gray-Micromolecules

Gray-Micromolecules

Carbohydrates

Functions- Quick Energy, Energy Storage, Structures
Examples- Sugar, Starches, Glycogen, cellulose
monosaccharides

Lipids

Unique Characteristics-
Functions- Energy Storage, Insulated Body, Cushion Organs
Examples-Fats, Oils, Waxes, Steroids
Elements- C,H,O
Triglycerides

Proteins

Unique Characteristics- The shape of a protein is determined by its primary structure mino acids in a protein is determined by the sequence of nucleotide in the gene.
Functions- Hormones, Movement,Immune System, Transport, Enzymes
Examples- Skin, Hair, Muscles, Fingernails
Elements- C,H,O,N
Amino Acids

Nucleic Acids

Subtopic
Functions- store and transmit heredity information
Elements- C,H,O,N,P
Nucleotides