Biomolecules

Biology · Chapter 11 · Unit 3: Cell: Structure and Function

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1. Part 1: Carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins17 slides
2. Part 2: Lipids, enzymes and secondary metabolites17 slides
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6 sections with key terms, formulas and exam tips.
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79 board-style questions with instant checks: Multiple choice 36, Short answer 25, Numerical 7, Long answer 5.
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Carbohydrates: monosaccharides (glucose, ribose, deoxyribose), disaccharides (maltose, lactose, sucrose), polysaccharides (glycogen, starch, cellulose, inulin, chitin)
Amino acids: structure of glycine, alanine and serine; zwitterion; acidic, basic, neutral and sulphur-containing; essential and non-essential
Proteins: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure; functions
Lipids: classification, structure and functions of fats and oils
Enzymes: properties, nomenclature and classification; cofactors (prosthetic groups, coenzymes, metal ions); effect of temperature, pH and substrate concentration; competitive inhibition
Secondary metabolites: definition and examples