Biological Molecules
Polymers
Carbohydrates ⭐
Lipids ⭐
Proteins ⭐
Nucleic Acids ⭐
Amino Acids
Alanine
Cysteine
Amine
Glycerol
Fatty Acids
Nucleotides
Phosphate Group
Sugars
Nitrogen Base
Monosaccharides
Glucose
Galactose
Fructose
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Definitions & Functions
Proteins ⭐
Carbohydrates ⭐
Lipids ⭐
Nucleic Acids ⭐
Made up of amino acids, create and maintain structure and function of the body's tissues/organs.
Enzymes ⭐
Active Site
Substrate
The human body's source of energy. Necessary for all activity and operation of organs.
Store energy and form cell membranes. Help protect organs & insulate body
Two types of nucleic acids: DNA and RNA. Main function is to make up genetic information in living things.
Glycosidic Bond
Ester Bonds
Nucleotide Bonds
Peptide Bonds