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When you see the Copy the notes! The Chemistry of Life Biomolecules You have probably learned about levels of organization within living things in the past… - Organism - Organ Systems - Organs - Tissues - Cells But we are going smaller! Just what size of things are we talking about here? All living organisms require the same basic molecules to survive and function. These molecules give us energy, form the structures that make us, and determine our characteristics. There are four types of biomolecules in living organisms. 1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Nucleic Acids Amoeba Sisters - Biological Molecules Carbohydrates Carbohydrates – sugars Monosaccharaides (simple sugars) i.e. C6H12O6 - glucose Disaccharaides (double ring sugars) i.e. sucrose – table sugar Polysaccharides (complex sugars) starch, cellulose, and glycogen Carbohydrate Functions Quick energy foods. How stored: Plants starch Animals glycogen Lipids Lipid Functions 1. Important in cell membrane 2. High energy food 3. Protects vital organs 4. Insulates the body 5. Stores food (energy)for later use 6. Made of C, H, O Structure of Lipids Structure of Lipids Proteins Protein Function Most Abundant: 50% of Dry Wt Build Internal Structures Movement: Makes up muscle tissue Transport: Carries oxygen in an organism Immunity: Helps fight off foreign invaders Enzymes: Speed up chemical reactions Protein (Structure) Nucleic Acids Nucleic Acids Two types of nucleic acids DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) RNA (Ribonucleic acid) Contain genetic code/information that determines our characteristics Short term energy source Used within 24 hrs. Basic Structure Function Carbohydrate Building Blocks C, H, O Monomer – Monosaccharide / Sugar (ring) Polymer – Polysaccharide chain Examples Breads Cereals Fruit Starch Pasta Phospholipid Triglyceride Basic Structure Forms structure of cell membrane High energy food Long term energy storage Insulates body Function Lipids Building Blocks C, H, O Monomer Glycerol (hydrophilic head) Fatty Acids (hydrophobic tails) Examples Fat Oils Butter Basic Structure Forms structure of cells Fights infection Speed up reactions (enzymes) Hormones Function Proteins Building Blocks C, H, O, N Monomer – Amino Acids (beads) Polymer – Polypeptide (tangled chain) Examples Foods Meat Beans Eggs Internal Hair Skin Muscle Enzymes Immune System Stores genetic code Pass genetic information to offspring Directions to produce proteins Basic Structure Nucleic Acids Building Blocks C, H, O, N, P Monomer – Nucleotide Polymer – Double Helix (DNA) / Single strand (RNA) Function Examples DNA – Genetic coding RNA – Protein coding Crash Course - Biological Molecules