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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cells?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cells?
Which type of biomolecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?
Which type of biomolecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?
What is the term for the breakdown of biomolecules into simpler molecules?
What is the term for the breakdown of biomolecules into simpler molecules?
What type of bond is important for the structure and function of biomolecules?
What type of bond is important for the structure and function of biomolecules?
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Which biomolecule is responsible for catalyzing reactions?
Which biomolecule is responsible for catalyzing reactions?
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What is the term for the series of chemical reactions that synthesize or degrade biomolecules?
What is the term for the series of chemical reactions that synthesize or degrade biomolecules?
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Study Notes
Biomolecules Overview
- Biomolecules are the building blocks of life, found in all living organisms
- They are carbon-based compounds that carry out a variety of functions necessary for life
Types of Biomolecules
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Carbohydrates: provide energy and structure
- Examples: glucose, starch, cellulose
- Functions: energy source, structural component of cells
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Proteins: perform a wide range of functions
- Examples: enzymes, hormones, structural proteins
- Functions: catalyze reactions, regulate metabolic processes, provide structure and support
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Lipids: provide energy and structure
- Examples: fats, oils, phospholipids
- Functions: energy source, structural component of cells, hormone regulation
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Nucleic Acids: store and transmit genetic information
- Examples: DNA, RNA
- Functions: store genetic information, transmit genetic information from one generation to the next
Biomolecule Functions
- Energy Storage and Release: carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins can be broken down to release energy
- Structural Components: carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids provide structure and support to cells and organisms
- Regulatory Functions: proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids regulate metabolic processes and respond to stimuli
- Information Storage and Transmission: nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information
Biomolecule Interactions
- Hydrogen Bonding: weak bonds between biomolecules, important for structure and function
- Ionic Bonding: strong bonds between biomolecules, important for structure and function
- Van der Waals Forces: weak bonds between biomolecules, important for structure and function
Biomolecule Synthesis and Degradation
- Anabolism: synthesis of biomolecules from simpler molecules
- Catabolism: breakdown of biomolecules into simpler molecules
- Metabolic Pathways: series of chemical reactions that synthesize or degrade biomolecules
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Learn about the different types of biomolecules, their functions, interactions, and synthesis/degradation processes. Understand the importance of biomolecules in living organisms.
