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Polymerization Connecting monomers to create polymers. All polymers use dehydration synthesis to create a polymer, and they use hydrolysis to break a polymer.
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Organic Bio-macromolecules
The molecules of life
Organic Life Molecules• Carbon based – many structures possible• Macromolecules - polymers• Found in all living things• Many different functions
Polymerization• Connecting monomers to create polymers.
All polymers use dehydration synthesis to create a polymer, and they use hydrolysis to break a polymer.
Carbohydrates
• Monomer – saccharides• Functions – Fuel for living organisms, ID
markers for immune system• Types – simple & complex (1:2:1)
ID markersDifferent people have different carbohydrate markers. When cells from one organism enter another organism, the immune system does not recognize those cells; therefore, destroys them.
Proteins
• Monomer- amino acids (20)• Functions – catalyze reactions, building blocks of living organisms, fight diseases, provide structure &
transport• Types- enzymes, antibodies, pumps and
channels, tissues
• All proteins have 3 different structures that help determine what their function is:-Primary, secondary & tertiary structures.-SOME proteins have quaternary structures
Nucleic Acids
• Monomer – nucleotides• Functions – store & transmit genetic information. • Types – Ribonucleic Acid & Deoxyribonucleic
Acid
Lipids
Saturated fats Unsaturated Fats
Plant oils Omega-3 fats
• Components - Fatty Acids & glycerol• Functions - store energy, regulate hormonal
activities, biological membranes, cushioning, insulation
• Types – fats, oils, waxes and steroids– Saturated vs. unsaturated
Cholesterol
Phospholipid
You ARE what you eat…. Give your body QUALITY building blocks to maintain your health!