Organic Bio-macromolecules

The molecules of life

Organic Life Molecules• Carbon based – many structures possible• Macromolecules - polymers• Found in all living things• Many different functions

Polymerization• Connecting monomers to create polymers.

All polymers use dehydration synthesis to create a polymer, and they use hydrolysis to break a polymer.

Carbohydrates

• Monomer – saccharides• Functions – Fuel for living organisms, ID

markers for immune system• Types – simple & complex (1:2:1)

ID markersDifferent people have different carbohydrate markers. When cells from one organism enter another organism, the immune system does not recognize those cells; therefore, destroys them.

Proteins

• Monomer- amino acids (20)• Functions – catalyze reactions, building blocks of living organisms, fight diseases, provide structure &

transport• Types- enzymes, antibodies, pumps and

channels, tissues

• All proteins have 3 different structures that help determine what their function is:-Primary, secondary & tertiary structures.-SOME proteins have quaternary structures

Nucleic Acids

• Monomer – nucleotides• Functions – store & transmit genetic information. • Types – Ribonucleic Acid & Deoxyribonucleic

Acid

Lipids

Saturated fats Unsaturated Fats

Plant oils Omega-3 fats

• Components - Fatty Acids & glycerol• Functions - store energy, regulate hormonal

activities, biological membranes, cushioning, insulation

• Types – fats, oils, waxes and steroids– Saturated vs. unsaturated

Cholesterol

Phospholipid

You ARE what you eat…. Give your body QUALITY building blocks to maintain your health!