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Bio Biomolecules
Biomolecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| is a major part of the cell membrane and is involved in protecting the cell and helps to regulate what passes in/out of the cell membrane | lipid |
| used by organisms for a variety of important functions | biomolecule |
| functions include storing energy, signaling/chemical messengers, hormone regulation | lipid |
| repair and build body tissue; required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs | protein |
| involved in hormone production; enzymes | protein |
| provide immediate energy | carbohydrate |
| store and transfer genetic information | nucleic acid |
| example: fats | lipid |
| example: sugar | carbohydrate |
| chromosomes are made of | nucleic acid |
| examples: DNA & RNA | nucleic acids |
| make up proteins | amino acids |
| made in ribosomes | protein |
| made in smooth endoplasmic reticulum | lipid |
| produced in photosynthesis | glucose |
| made of amino acids | protein |