Organic Biomacromolecules The molecules of life Organic Life

Organic Bio-macromolecules The molecules of life

Organic Life Molecules • • Carbon based – many structures possible Macromolecules - polymers Found in all living things Many different functions

Polymerization • Connecting monomers to create polymers. All polymers use dehydration synthesis to create a polymer, and they use hydrolysis to break a polymer.

Carbohydrates

• Monomer – saccharides • Functions – Fuel for living organisms, ID markers for immune system • Types – simple & complex (1: 2: 1)

ID markers Different people have different carbohydrate markers. When cells from one organism enter another organism, the immune system does not recognize those cells; therefore, destroys them.

Proteins

• Monomer- amino acids (20) • Functions – catalyze reactions, building blocks of living organisms, fight diseases, provide structure & transport • Types- enzymes, antibodies, pumps and channels, tissues

• All proteins have 3 different structures that help determine what their function is: -Primary, secondary & tertiary structures. -SOME proteins have quaternary structures

Nucleic Acids

• Monomer – nucleotides • Functions – store & transmit genetic information. • Types – Ribonucleic Acid & Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Lipids Saturated fats Unsaturated Fats Plant oils Omega-3 fats

• Components - Fatty Acids & glycerol • Functions - store energy, regulate hormonal activities, biological membranes, cushioning, insulation • Types – fats, oils, waxes and steroids – Saturated vs. unsaturated

Cholesterol Phospholipid

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