Biomolecules

Molecules that are made up of smaller building blocks are biomolecules. These building blocks are called monomers and they create a polymer.

All four biomolecules are…

• Carbohydrates (CHO). Made with monosaccharides.
  • Monomer: quick energy from glucose
  • Polymer: energy storage
    • EXAMPLES: Glucose, starch, lactose
• Lipids (CHO). Made with hydrocarbon.
  • Long term energy storage
  • Insulation
  • Waterproof
    • EXAMPLES: Wax, oils, triglycerides
• Proteins (CHON). Made with amino acids.
  • Enzymes that speed up chemical reactions
  • Hormones which regulate body systems
  • Structure
  • Antibodies
  • Cellular transport
    • Insulin, amylase, hair, nails, antibodies
• Nucleic Acids (CHONP). Made with nucleotides.
  • Genetic code which decides your traits by coding for a protein
    • RNA and DNA

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