Biochemistry Function

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Biochemistry Function

• Christopherson

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Four Macromolecules Carbohydrates
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Four Macromolecules Lipids
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Four Macromolecules Proteins
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Four Macromolecules Nucleic Acids
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Carbohydrate Functions 1

• Short term energy source
• Burn quickly

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Carbohydrate Function 2

• Stored Energy
• Organisms store what they dont use

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Carbohydrate Function 3
Provide structure for plants, fungus, and insects
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Example of a Polysaccharides
Cellulose Provides structure for plants
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Example of a Polysaccharide
Starch Stored Energy in plants
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Examples of a Polysaccharide
Chitin Structure and support for insects and
mushrooms
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Example of a Polysaccharide
Glycogen Stored energy in animals
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Lipids Function 1
Long term energy storage
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Lipids Function 2
Provide Insulation
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Lipids Function 3
Regulate water movement in and out of the cell
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Proteins Function 1
Make up the structure and function of muscles
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Proteins Function 2
Provides structure in hair, nails, and skin
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Proteins Function 2-cont.
Provides structure feathers and hooves
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Proteins Function 3
Blood has hemoglobin (protein) which helps
transport oxygen
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Proteins Function 4
Insulin (protein) helps glucose move from our
bloodstream to our cells
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Protein Function - 5
Enzymes (Protein) fuel every chemical reaction
in organisms. Helps form bonds and break
things down
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Proteins Function 6
Help transport substances in and out of the cell
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Nucleic Acid Function 1
Responsible for an organisms genetic make-up (DNA)
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Nucleic Acid Function 2
Usable form of energy (ATP)
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Nucleic Acid Function 3
Makes Proteins RNA