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Biomolecules are vital organic molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, that support life by participating in biological processes. They serve various functions such as energy storage, structural roles, regulatory functions, and genetic information transfer. Understanding these biomolecules is crucial for fields like biology, chemistry, and medicine.

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Biomolecules are vital organic molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, that support life by participating in biological processes. They serve various functions such as energy storage, structural roles, regulatory functions, and genetic information transfer. Understanding these biomolecules is crucial for fields like biology, chemistry, and medicine.

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Biomolecules

Biomolecules are essential organic molecules that sustain


types of molecules
Carbohydrates
-most common molecule
-Primary energy source of our body
Monomer:Monosaccharides
Elements:C-H-O
life by participating in biological processes. They include Classification:Monosaccharides
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, each Disaccharides
with distinct structures and functions. Understanding Polysaccharides
biomolecules is fundamental to fields such as biology, Monosaccharides: Simple sugars
chemistry, and medicine. like glucose and fructose.

FUNCTIONS Disaccharides: Formed by two


monosaccharides, such as sucrose and
Energy Storage and Production: Carbohydrates and lactose..
Polysaccharides: Complex carbohydrates
lipids provide energy for cellular activities. like starch, glycogen, and cellulose, which
Structural Roles: Proteins and polysaccharides provide energy storage and structural
contribute to the structural integrity of cells and support.
tissues.
Regulatory and Signaling Roles: Proteins and lipids
act as hormones and signaling molecules.
Genetic Information Transfer: Nucleic acids store
and regulate genetic information.
Lipids
Monomer:Fatty Acids Monomer: Animo Acids

Lipids are fatty compounds


Elements:C-H-O
Examples:Steroids,Cholesterol,
Fats,Oil,Nuts,Waxes
Protein
Proteins are made of amino
Elements:C-H-O-N

that perform a variety of They are hydrophobic and acids linked by peptide bonds
functions in your body. do not dissolve in water and perform various biological
They're part of your cell functions.
membranes and help control Body building molecules which
what goes in and out of your helps us grow,Transport molecules
cells. They help with moving in and out of the cell,Control the
and storing energy, speed of chemical reactions and it
absorbing vitamins and is Used for growth and repair
making hormones. Structural Proteins: Provide support (e.g., collagen, keratin).
Enzymes: Catalyze biochemical reactions (e.g., amylase, DNA polymerase).
Transport Proteins: Assist in moving substances across membranes (e.g., hemoglobin).

Monomer:nucleotides

NUCLEIC ACIDS Elements:C-H-O-N-P

Nucleic acids are large biomolecules that play essential


roles in all cells and viruses. A major function of nucleic
acids involves the storage and expression of genomic
information. Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, encodes
the information cells need to make proteins.
these biomolecules are not necessarily from food

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid): Encodes genetic instructions for development and function.
RNA (Ribonucleic Acid): Involved in protein synthesis and gene expression.

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