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Macromolecules
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Carbon Carbon atoms can form diverse molecules by bonding to four other atoms
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Isomers Structural = Difference in covalent bonds
Cis-trans = Difference in arrangement around double bond Enantiomers = Difference in shape due to the presence of an asymmetric carbon
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Pharmacological Enantiomers
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Awakenings
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Thalidomide
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Chemical Groups
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Functional Groups
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Macromolecules Carbohydrates Proteins
Lipids (not classified as a macro) Nucleic Acids
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Monosaccharides Aldehyde or Ketone with hydroxyl groups
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Glucose
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Disaccharides Glycosidic linkages – connection between two monosaccarides
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Polysaccharides (Storage)
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Polysaccharides (Storage)
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Cellulose (Structural)
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Chitin (Structural)
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Lipids - Hydrophobic Triglycerides Ester Linkages Glycerol
Three fatty acids Ester Linkages
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Saturated vs. Unsaturated
Trans fat – hydrogenated oils
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Phospholipids
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Lipid Functions Energy storage Cushions internal organs Insulation
Membrane Structure Water storage Toxic storage Chemical Messengers
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Proteins
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Peptide Bonds
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Primary Structure
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Secondary Structure
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Tertiary Structure
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Quaternary Structure
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Hemoglobin
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Protein Functions Structural Storage Transport
Hormonal (Coordination of body activities) Receptor Movement (Contractile and motor) Defensive Enzymes
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Nucleic Acids
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