SCIENCE 10 MODULE 3

• Biomolecules


  Large molecules that are needed for life
• 4 major biomolecules


  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids
  • Proteins
  • Nucleic Acids
• Monomer


  Building block of larger molecules
• Carbohydrates


  • Important source of energy
  • Monomer is monosaccharide
• Foods high in carbohydrates

  • Pasta
  • Breads
• Lipids


  • Butter
  • Oil
  • Cholesterol
• Proteins

  • Important for muscle development, immune system, and enzymes
  • Monomers are amino acids
• Foods high in protein

  • Meats
  • Beans
• Nucleic Acids


  • Include DNA and RNA
  • Monomer is nucleotide
  • Contain genetic information
• Any type of life must contain nucleic acids like DNA to direct the cells' activities
• The structure of the biomolecule arrangement greatly impacts the biomolecule function