Biochemistry: Monomers and Polymers Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
The Organic Nutrients: Building Blocks of Life 1. Carbohydrates 2.Lipids 3.Proteins 4.Nucleic Acids.
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Transcript of The Organic Nutrients: Building Blocks of Life 1. Carbohydrates 2.Lipids 3.Proteins 4.Nucleic Acids.
The Organic Nutrients: Building Blocks of Life
1. Carbohydrates
2. Lipids
3. Proteins
4. Nucleic Acids
Nutrient Atoms Monomers Polymers Function
Lipids (Non-Polar)
A. Saturated
B. Unsaturated
C. Phospholipid
D. Steroids
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
(Ratio of H:O is greater than 2:1)
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
(Ratio of H:O is greater than 2:1)
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
(Ratio of H:O is greater than 2:1)
Carbon Hydrogen
Oxygen, Phosphorus,
Nitrogen (Ratio of H:O is greater than 2:1)
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
(Ratio of H:O is greater than 2:1)
1 Glycerol
+
3 Fatty Acids
1 Glycerol
+
3 Fatty Acids
“Triglycerides”
Fats -solid at room temp
- animal lipids
Examples
butter, cream, lard
Long term energy storage
Rich energy source
Insulation
1 Glycerol
+
3 Fatty Acids
“Triglycerides”
Oils-liquid at room temp
-plant lipids
Examples
vegetable, corn,
Long term energy storageRich energy source
1 Glycerol
+
2 Fatty Acids
+
1 Phosphate
Cell membranes Separates inside and outside of cells
4 ring carbon groups Hormones testosterone estrogen cortisone
Cholesterol
Secondary sex traits: males females inflammation
Fluidity of membranes
05-10-Fats.mov
Oils (liquid)
Fats (solid)
Waxes
Steroids
- end in “ols”
Energy storage
Richest energy Source
Protection
Water proofing
Hormones
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Saturated Fat Unsaturated Fat
Slide 2
PHOSPHOLIPID STRUCUTRE
Slide 2
HYDOPHOBIC ATTRACTION
Slide 2
CHOLESTEROL
Slide 2
LIPIDS