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Biomolecules
Carbohydrates
Composed of: Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen atoms
Found in:
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Starch, glycogen (animal starch), cellulose and chitin (fiber, a special type of carb)
Used for: main source of energy as it provides energy to perform the daily task; regulation of glucose
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Protein
Composed of: Amino acids, carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, variable component called a side chain
Found in: Plant and animal sources such as meat and fish, eggs, dairy, products, seeds, nuts, beans, etc.
Used for: helps repair your body’s tissues, allows metabolic reactions to take place and coordinates bodily functions.
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Lipids
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Found in: cell membranes, cholesterol, blood cells, in the brain
Used for: energy store, insulation and to make cell membranes
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Amino Acids
Composed of: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms
Found in: in plants, animals, dairy products
Used for: building blocks for proteins, protein synthesis, activity of some enzymes, gene expression, and redox-homeostasis
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Polymers
Composed of: small molecules called monomers. When these monomers joined together it forms a biological/natural polymer such as proteins, starch, cellulose, and DNA
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Monosaccharides
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Composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms
Found in: sweet food, plants such as sugar cane, honey, dairy products such as milk, fruits like mango, papaya, jackfruit, etc
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Enzymes
Composed of: RNA, proteins which are polymers of amino acids
Found in the human body/digestive system - saliva, stomach, small intestine, pancreatic juice
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