University:
Concordia University Wisconsin
Course:
BIO 1401 | General Biology I
Academic year:

2020
Views:

275

Pages:

1
Author:

Alma Stephenson

Biomolecules Review Chart Elements Monomer s Examples Functions Carbohydrates • Carbon • Hydrogen • Oxygen • Monosaccharides • • • • • • Glucose Fructose Sucrose Lactose Starch Energy source for living cells Provide structural building material • Lipids • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Unique It's a sugary world Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorous Sulfur Glycerol Fatty Acids Fats Oils Waxes Long term energy storage Structural components of cells Cell communication and regulation Protection Not soluble in water Proteins • Carbon • Hydrogen • Oxygen Nucleic Acids • Carbon • Hydrogen • Oxygen • Nitrogen • Phosphorous • Amino acids • Nucleotides • • • Insulin Enzymes Antibodies • • DNA RNA • Genetic material for all living cells Involved in storage and transfer of genetic material from one generation to the next Determine the phenotype of an organism Catalysis and co enzyme action Enzymatic: selective acceleration of chemical reactions • Defensive: protection against disease • Storage: storage of amino acids • Transport: transport of substances • Hormonal: coordination of an organisms' activities • Receptor: response to cell to chemical stimuli • Contractile and motor: movement • Structural: support Consists of 20 different amino • • • • Not a source of calories