'Energy storage molecule' presentation slideshows

1.2 The Chemicals of Life

1.2 The Chemicals of Life. With the exception of water, virtually all chemicals of life are CARBON-BASED. Compounds that contain carbon (other than CO 2 and a few other exceptions) are called organic compounds. Cells use these compounds for:. GENETIC INFORMATION. METABOLIC PROCESSING.

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Biological Macromolecules

Biological Macromolecules. Carbon. 15 th most abundant element Can form up to 4 covalent bonds. Carbon Bonding. Functional Groups. Four categories of Biological Macromolecules. Carbohydrates Lipids (fats) Proteins Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Introduction.

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HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

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Energy in a Cell PART2

chloroplast. mitochondria. ATP. Energy in a Cell PART2. water. CO2. glucose. sun. Predict:. Why do we breathe?! Why do we eat what plants produce?. Heterotrophs. AKA consumers Eat autotrophs = starch enters their food chain.

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NUCLEIC ACIDS

NUCLEIC ACIDS. FUNCTION. The main functions of nucleic acids are: information storage (DNA) protein synthesis (RNA) energy transfers (ATP and NAD). Nucleotides. Nucleotides consist of three parts: A 5-carbon sugar ( pentose ). A nitrogen-containing ring structure called a base .

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Macromolecules

Macromolecules. How do macromolecules influence life? (HINT: building blocks). Carbohydrates. Found in fruits, vegetables, & grains Made from monosaccharides (single sugars) which form polysaccharides Examples: glucose, fructose, starch, sugars We get energy from carbs!. CARBOHYDRATES.

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