Proteins and Nucleic Acids Notes

what are all organisms composed of

• organic molecules

• nucleotides

• protiens

• amino acids

what are other names for organic molecules

• bio-molecules/ macromolecules

• anti moleclues

• antibdies

• arganic polymoers

what are organic compounds mostly made up of

• carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

• helium, methane

• zinc

• carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen

why are macromolecules/ organic molecules so important

• the 4 main building blocks to our life

• keep us hydrated

• makes you run fast

what is the role of monomers in our cells

• the bricks

• the city

• the building

• the skyscraper

what is the role of polymers

• the building

• bricks

• the city

• the town center

what is the role of macro-molecules

• the city

• bricks

• building

• the statue

what are the four types of marcromolecules

• 1-carbohydrates

  2-lipids(Fats)

  3-Protiens

  4-nucleic acids

• 1-monomers

  2-carbon

  3-amino acids

  4-protiens

• 1-polymers

  2-lipids

  3-organic molecules

  4-polypeptides

why are proteins important

• involved in almost every reaction in your body

• they are what transfers nutrients to your body

• keep your blood pressure steady

• help build muscle

what are amino acids composed of

• Carbon

  hydrogen

  oxygen

  nitrogen

• hydrogen

  carboxyl

  protiens

  oxygen

• lipids

  carbohydrates

  monomer

  nitrogen