Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms. There are four main classes of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids all have different structures and functions within the body. Carbohydrates provide energy and support various systems, proteins have a variety of roles including structure and defense, and lipids store energy and are composed of hydrocarbon chains.

1. By: Diego Anatolio & Daniel Adam

2. Is the study
of chemical processes within
and relating to living organisms.
What is Chemistry?

3. Biomolecules are molecules
that occur naturally in living
organisms.
What is a Biomolecule?

4. The four main classes of
molecules in biochemistry
are carbohydrates, lipids, protein
s, and nucleic acids.
Types of Biomolecules

5. Carbohydrates are made from
monomers
called monosaccharides. Some
of these monosaccharides
include glucose and fructose.
Carbohydrates

6. Lipids are composed of long
hydrocarbon chains. Lipid
molecules hold a large amount of
energy and the energy storage
molecules.
Lipids

7. Proteins are very large molecules
made from monomers
called amino acids.
Proteins

8. Nucleic acids are organic
compounds. Nucleic acids are
made of polymer of
nucleotides.
Nucleic Acids

9. Carbohydrates provide the body
with source of energy help the
functioning of our brain, heart and
nervous, digestive and immune
system.
Functions of Biomolecules

10. Each protein in the body has
specific functions, some proteins
provide structural support, help in
body movement, and also defense
against germs and infections.
Functions of Biomolecules

11. The simplest type of
carbohydrate is
a monosaccharide, which
between other properties
contains carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen.
Monosaccharide

12. Polymers are high molecular
mass compound and their
structure is composed of a
large number of simple
repeating units.
Polymers

13. Amino acids are organic
molecules with two functional
groups which are bonded to the
same carbon atom of the
molecule.
Amino Acids

14. NCS Pearson;Biochemistry;2015;United Kingdom(Consult: 18/06/15);
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