Biomolecules The Chemistry of Life
Nucleic Acids Functions: Stores genetic information Helps make protein Structure: Double or single stranded chains of nucleotides. Monomer: Nucleotide: Nitrogenous base 5-Carbon Sugar Phosphate Group Example:(Only 2 types) DNA- Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid RNA- Ribose Nucleic Acid Polymer: DNA & RNA Phosphate Base Most important Sugar Varies between nucleotides 4 different types of bases Nucleic Acids
Nucleic Acids
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Folded chains of amino acids Functions: Regulates enzymes Structural components in cells Used to form muscles & bones Cell Signaling Last-resort for energy Structure: Folded chains of amino acids Monomer: Amino acids Example: Beans, meats, eggs, nuts Polymer: Poly-peptide chain or also called proteins R- Group Amino Group Carboxyl Group Proteins
Proteins