By: Diego Anatolio & Daniel Adam

Biochemistry

Is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

What is Chemistry?

Biomolecules are molecules that occur naturally in living organisms.

What is a Biomolecule?

The four main classes of molecules in biochemistry are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. 

Types of Biomolecules

Carbohydrates are made from monomers called monosaccharides. Some of these monosaccharides include glucose and fructose.

Carbohydrates

Lipids are composed of long hydrocarbon chains. Lipid molecules hold a large amount of energy and the energy storage molecules.

Lipids

Proteins are very large molecules made from monomers called amino acids. 

Proteins

Nucleic acids are organic compounds.  Nucleic acids are made of polymer of nucleotides.

Nucleic Acids

Carbohydrates provide the body with source of energy help the functioning of our brain, heart and nervous, digestive and immune system.

Functions of Biomolecules

Each protein in the body has specific functions, some proteins provide structural support, help in body movement, and also defense against germs and infections.

Functions of Biomolecules

The simplest type of carbohydrate is a monosaccharide, which between other properties contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Monosaccharide

Polymers are high molecular mass compound and their structure is composed of a large number of simple repeating units.

Polymers

Amino acids are organic molecules with two functional groups which are bonded to the same carbon atom of the molecule. 

Amino Acids

NCS Pearson;Biochemistry;2015;United Kingdom(Consult: 18/06/15); available: http://chemistry.tutorvista.com/biochemistry.html

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