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Biomolecules are organic molecules critical for life, encompassing proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. These biomolecules serve various functions such as energy provision, structural support, and information storage, and their analysis involves techniques like chromatography, electrophoresis, and PCR. The chapter highlights the roles of biomolecules in biotechnology, including applications in medicine, agriculture, and environmental remediation.
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Term: Biomolecules
Definition: Organic molecules essential for life, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Term: Carbohydrates
Definition: Biomolecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that provide energy and structural support.
Term: Proteins
Definition: Polymers made of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions, including enzymatic, structural, and transport roles.
Term: Lipids
Definition: Hydrophobic molecules that include triglycerides and phospholipids, crucial for energy storage and cell membranes.
Term: Nucleic Acids
Definition: Biomolecules that carry genetic information, specifically DNA and RNA.
Term: Chromatography
Definition: A technique used for separating and analyzing compounds based on various properties like size and charge.
Term: Electrophoresis
Definition: A method for separating biomolecules based on size and charge through an electric field.
Term: PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Definition: A technique to amplify specific segments of DNA.