Origin & Composition of Cells
CO2, CH4, NH4, N2, H2, H2O
Stanley Miller-1950s
(CH2O)n
Variability Storage Functions Number of sugars linked Glycogen Energy Which sugars are linked Starch Communication How sugars are linked Structure 3D shape (branching) Adhesion
H2O +
Variability Storage Functions Linked to glycerol? Triacylglycerol Energy Number of fatty acids Containment Length of fatty acids Communication Saturation of fatty acids
Variability Storage Functions Number of amino acids None Structure Which amino acids are linked Catalyze reactions Side chain modification Adhesion 3D shape Communication Everything!!
Variability Storage Functions Which sugar is used DNA Information Number of bases linked RNA Energy* Which bases are linked Communication*