Chapter 14: Biomolecules

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1. 1

   Carbohydrates

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   Carbohydrates are essential biomolecules classified as monosaccharides,...

2. 1.1

   Definition

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   Biomolecules are essential organic molecules necessary for life, classified...

3. 1.2

   Classification

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   This section classifies biomolecules into key categories, including...

4. 1.2.1

   Monosaccharides

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   Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates and serve as...

5. 1.2.1.1

   Examples

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   This section explains the different types of biomolecules, focusing on...

6. 1.2.2

   Disaccharides

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   Disaccharides are carbohydrates formed from the glycosidic linkage of two...

7. 1.2.2.1

   Examples

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   This section provides an overview and classification of biomolecules,...

8. 1.2.3

   Polysaccharides

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   Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates formed from long chains of...

9. 1.2.3.1

   Examples

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   This section discusses the classification, structure, and significance of...

10. 2

    Proteins

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    Proteins are essential macromolecules composed of amino acids that perform...

11. 2.1

    Definition

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    Biomolecules are crucial organic molecules that form the building blocks of...

12. 2.2

    Structure Of Amino Acids

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    Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of proteins, each with a...

13. 2.3

    Classification Of Proteins

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    This section outlines the classification of proteins into simple,...

14. 2.3.1

    Simple Proteins

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    Simple proteins are polymers composed solely of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

15. 2.3.2

    Conjugated Proteins

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    Conjugated proteins are complex proteins that contain non-protein...

16. 2.3.3

    Derived Proteins

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    Derived proteins are obtained from simple or conjugated proteins through...

17. 2.4

    Levels Of Protein Structure

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    Proteins exhibit four distinct levels of structure: primary, secondary,...

18. 2.4.1

    Primary Structure

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    Biomolecules are essential organic molecules that underpin all biological...

19. 2.4.2

    Secondary Structure

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    The secondary structure of proteins refers to the local folded shapes...

20. 2.4.3

    Tertiary Structure

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    The tertiary structure refers to the three-dimensional folding of proteins,...

21. 2.4.4

    Quaternary Structure

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    Quaternary structure refers to the assembly of multiple polypeptide chains...

22. 2.5

    Denaturation Of Proteins

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    Denaturation of proteins refers to the loss of their biological activity due...

23. 3

    Enzymes

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    Enzymes are biological catalysts made of proteins that facilitate...

24. 3.1

    Definition

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    Biomolecules are organic molecules essential for life, playing crucial roles...

25. 3.2

    Mechanism Of Action

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    The mechanism of action describes how enzymes function as biological...

26. 4

    Vitamins

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    Vitamins are organic compounds required in small amounts for normal body...

27. 4.1

    Definition

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    Biomolecules are essential organic molecules that form the building blocks...

28. 4.2

    Classification

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    Classification of biomolecules involves categorizing them based on their...

29. 4.2.1

    Fat-Soluble

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    Fat-soluble vitamins are essential organic compounds that are stored in the...

30. 4.2.2

    Water-Soluble

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    This section explains water-soluble vitamins, their importance, and the...

31. 4.3

    Deficiency Diseases

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    Deficiency diseases are illnesses that occur due to the lack of essential...

32. 5

    Nucleic Acids

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    Nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, are polymers of nucleotides crucial...

33. 5.1

    Definition

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    This section defines biomolecules and outlines the types and classifications...

34. 5.2

    Types

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    This section discusses the various types of biomolecules critical for life,...

35. 5.2.1

    Dna

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    DNA is a crucial biomolecule that stores and transfers genetic information.

36. 5.2.2

    Rna

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    RNA, or ribonucleic acid, is a crucial biomolecule involved in genetic...

37. 5.3

    Structure Of Nucleotides

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    Nucleotides are the basic building blocks of nucleic acids, consisting of a...

38. 5.4

    Double Helix Structure Of Dna

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    The double helix structure of DNA, proposed by Watson and Crick, features...

39. 6

    Hormones

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    Hormones are organic compounds produced by endocrine glands that regulate...

40. 7

    Lipids

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    Lipids are essential biomolecules that include fats, oils, and waxes,...

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    Summary

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    Biomolecules are essential organic molecules necessary for life, crucial for...