Title: Biochemistry Function
1Biochemistry Function
2Four Macromolecules Carbohydrates
3Four Macromolecules Lipids
4Four Macromolecules Proteins
5Four Macromolecules Nucleic Acids
6Carbohydrate Functions 1
- Short term energy source
- Burn quickly
7Carbohydrate Function 2
- Stored Energy
- Organisms store what they dont use
8Carbohydrate Function 3
Provide structure for plants, fungus, and insects
9Example of a Polysaccharides
Cellulose Provides structure for plants
10Example of a Polysaccharide
Starch Stored Energy in plants
11Examples of a Polysaccharide
Chitin Structure and support for insects and
mushrooms
12Example of a Polysaccharide
Glycogen Stored energy in animals
13Lipids Function 1
Long term energy storage
14Lipids Function 2
Provide Insulation
15Lipids Function 3
Regulate water movement in and out of the cell
16Proteins Function 1
Make up the structure and function of muscles
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18Proteins Function 2
Provides structure in hair, nails, and skin
19Proteins Function 2-cont.
Provides structure feathers and hooves
20Proteins Function 3
Blood has hemoglobin (protein) which helps
transport oxygen
21Proteins Function 4
Insulin (protein) helps glucose move from our
bloodstream to our cells
22Protein Function - 5
Enzymes (Protein) fuel every chemical reaction
in organisms. Helps form bonds and break
things down
23Proteins Function 6
Help transport substances in and out of the cell
24Nucleic Acid Function 1
Responsible for an organisms genetic make-up (DNA)
25Nucleic Acid Function 2
Usable form of energy (ATP)
26Nucleic Acid Function 3
Makes Proteins RNA