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Diversity of Life - Coggle Diagram
Diversity of Life
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Carbon Basics
Tetravalent atom ,4 covalent bonds ,versatile backbone
Example: Glucose (C6H12O6), fatty acids, amino acids
Stanley Miller Experiment: Formed amino acids ,origin-of-life support
Isomers
Structural: Different covalent arrangement , glucose vs fructose
Enantiomers: Mirror images , L- vs D-amino acids in proteins
Lipids
Hydrophobic molecules , not true polymers
Fats/Triglycerides: glycerol + 3 fatty acids , energy storage
Example: Saturated fats:solid at room temp; unsaturated,liquid
Proteins
Polymers of amino acids , structure & function.
Functions: Enzymes, transport, structure, defense, signaling.
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Polymers & Monomers
Monomers , building blocks (ex: glucose , starch, amino acids , proteins)
Hydrolysis: Breaks polymers ,water used