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Biologically Important Molecules
Building Blocks
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ALL must contain Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen.
Organic Molecules ALL must contain Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen.
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Monomer Single Unit
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Single units bonded together
Polymer Single units bonded together
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Sugars Energy Structure
Carbohydrates Sugars Energy Structure
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Carbohydrates – “saccharide”
Monomer = Monosaccharides Glucose Fructose
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Carbohydrates = sugars
Polysaccharides Cellulose Chitin Starch Test: Benedict’s Solution
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Proteins Muscle Enzymes
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Proteins – “peptide” Monomer: amino acids
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Proteins Peptide bonds Polypeptides
C of one amino acid is bonded to the N of the next amino acid Polypeptides Tubulin Prions Albumin Enzymes
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Sources for Proteins Dietary Sources Meat Dairy Legumes
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Nucleic Acids Molecules of heredity
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Nucleic Acids Monomer: nucleotide Polymers DNA RNA
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General Structure of Nucleic Acids
Phosphate Nitrogenous Base Pentose Sugar
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Fats, Oils Compose Cell Membrane Long Term Energy Storage
Lipids Fats, Oils Compose Cell Membrane Long Term Energy Storage
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