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Biomolecules

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Organic molecules essential for life

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Four major types

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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Carbohydrates

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Sugars and starches, energy source

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Monosaccharides

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Simple sugars, e.g., glucose

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Proteins

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Made of amino acids, structural and functional roles

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Peptide bond

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Bond between amino acids

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Lipids

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Fats and oils, energy storage, cell membranes

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Triglycerides

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Glycerol + 3 fatty acids

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Nucleic Acids

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DNA and RNA, genetic information

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Nucleotide

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Monomer of nucleic acids, consists of sugar, phosphate, base