Biomolecules: An Overview notes

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This Biomolecules: An Overview notes page gathers community-made notes on carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. The collection is mostly university-level, for university students and professional candidates practising these topics, and teachers looking for ready-made material. Browse over 9 notes and choose a topic to start with.

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Topic 5d: amino acids and proteins The central α carbon holds the AA together. It is bonded to 4 groups: amino group (-NH2), carboxyl group (-COOH), a hydrogen atom, and a side chain (-R). The R group of an AA gives it unique properties, influences its... 000
Principle Seminars Carbohydrate  Monomer = Monosaccharide (1 sugar unit, 3-7C atoms) e.g. (hexose) glucose, fructose, galactose; (pentose) ribose, deoxyribose; (triose) glyceraldehyde  Linked together by glycosidic bonds durin... Erica Lai
Homeostasis and Proteins Homeostasis: A state of body equilibrium or stable internal environment of the bodyof all species Feedback Loop: A system created to respond to stimuli Negative feedback loop: Feedback which reduces the intensity... Erika Cobb
Structural Molecules and Enzymes Structural Carbohydrates Enzymes Biological Membranes Structural Carbohydrates Define and explain the basic structure of carbohydrates Explain and provide examples of the different types of structural carbohydrate in ... Max Day
Lipids - created from Mind Map Fatty Acids Triglycerides Waxes Torri Pankhurst
Lecture 2 Nucleic Acids and Amino Acids Nucleic Acids: -Are DNA and RNA -Nucleotides are building blocks, or monomers to nucleic acids -They: Provide acidic character Under intracellular conditions, the phosphate group is negat... Kat P
Carbohydrates - created from Mind Map Functions Monosaccharides: one sugar cannot be hydrolysed Disaccharides: 2 monosachharides joined by a glycosidic bond Torri Pankhurst
Lipids - Biochemistry What are lipids?  Lipids are substances with a biological origin and have the ability to dissolve in organic solvents such as methanol and chloroform; they are rarely soluble in water.  examples: f... Nidhal Mander
Shapes of Biomolecules Molecules are shaped by molecular complexity and biological activity. below require the shape of the molecules: 1. homeostasis 2. transport 3. mechanical functions   Structural Chemistry: 3-D molecular shape that... Briar Liven
NOTES - Synthesis of Biomolecules General strategy for dipeptide synthesis (in solution) Sulivan González

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What Biomolecules: An Overview notes cover

The notes bring together several approaches to biomolecules. One set of carbohydrate notes covers monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides. Lipids - Biochemistry introduces lipids, while Topic 5d: amino acids and proteins discusses nonpolar and polar amino acids. Another note introduces nucleic acids and their building blocks.

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Start with the carbohydrate notes if you want to review the different types of sugars. Then use Structural Molecules and Enzymes to look at structural carbohydrates alongside enzymes and membranes. For a different focus, Homeostasis and Proteins includes material on feedback loops.

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Which note is a useful starting point for carbohydrates?

The carbohydrate notes created from a mind map are a useful starting point. They cover monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides, so you can use them to review the different groups before moving on to the notes on structural molecules and enzymes.

Do these notes cover more than one family of biomolecules?

Yes. The collection includes notes on carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins, as well as nucleic acids. Other notes cover biomolecule synthesis and molecular shapes. You can choose a resource by the topic you want to review rather than reading the collection in order.

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