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Bio Biomolecules
Biomolecules
Term | Definition |
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is a major part of the cell membrane and is involved in protecting the cell and helps to regulate what passes in/out of the cell membrane | lipid |
used by organisms for a variety of important functions | biomolecule |
functions include storing energy, signaling/chemical messengers, hormone regulation | lipid |
repair and build body tissue; required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs | protein |
involved in hormone production; enzymes | protein |
provide immediate energy | carbohydrate |
store and transfer genetic information | nucleic acid |
example: fats | lipid |
example: sugar | carbohydrate |
chromosomes are made of | nucleic acid |
examples: DNA & RNA | nucleic acids |
make up proteins | amino acids |
made in ribosomes | protein |
made in smooth endoplasmic reticulum | lipid |
produced in photosynthesis | glucose |
made of amino acids | protein |