Biomolecules

Biomolecules are organic molecules that are essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Carbohydrates primarily serve as a source of energy for living organisms.

The two main types of carbohydrates are simple carbohydrates (sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starches and fibers).

Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, form cell membranes, and act as signaling molecules.

Proteins are made of amino acids, which are linked together by peptide bonds.

Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrate, consisting of a single sugar molecule, such as glucose.

Fatty acids are long hydrocarbon chains that are key components of lipids.

The monomer of proteins is amino acids.

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.