Biomolecules

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  • Biomolecules are any molecules that are produced by a living organism
  • 4 main types of biomolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acid, and lipids
  • Carbohydrates is the most common organic molecule
  • Carbohydrates is the primary energy source of our body
  • Elements that are present in carbohydrates are C, H, O (1:2:1 ratio)
  • Monomers are atoms that bond together to form more complex structures (polymers)
  • Nucleic acid is the most important of all biomolecules.
  • The 2 types of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA
  • Lipids store more energy per gram compared to carbohydrates and protein
  • The buildup of lipids are called lipidoses
  • The most important function lipids perform is the building blocks of cellular membranes