Kategorien: Alle - carbohydrates - lipids - functions - proteins

von Annabel Granger Vor 6 Jahren

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Biological macromolecules play critical roles in living organisms, each with distinct characteristics and functions. Proteins are composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds and are essential for various bodily functions such as immune response, transport, and movement.

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Nucleic Acids

examples: DNA, RNA
characteristics: 3 parts, a base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group.
functions: store and transmit hereditary info.
elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus
nucleotides

Lipids

characteristics: long hydrobcarbon chain
examples: fats, oils, waxes, steroids
functions: energy storage, cushion organs, insulates body
triglycerides

Proteins

characteristics: 20 different amino acids, linked by peptide bonds,
examples: hair, nails, muscle, hormones
functions: immune system, transports, enzymes, movement
elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
amino acids

Carbohydrates

Subtopic
characteristics: hexagon shape, glucose, starch, sucrose
examples: sugars, starches, cellulose, cell walls.
functions: quick energy, energy storage, structure
elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
monosaccharides