Basic+Biochemistry

By: Kimanh Nguyen

** Carbohydrates ** __Monomers__: __Functions__:
 * Monosaccharides
 * Fructose (C 6 H 12 O 6 )
 * Galactose (C 6 H 12 O 6 )
 * Glucose (C 6 H 12 O 6 )
 * Structure
 * Energy

__Structure__: (1:2:1)
 * Carbon: Hydrogen: Oxygen

__Example__:
 * Starch
 * Chitin
 * Cellulose
 * Glycogen

** Lipids ** __Monomers__: __Functions__:
 * Fatty acids
 * Glycerol
 * Insulation
 * Shock protection
 * Long term energy storage
 * Water loss protection
 * Steroids/ regulations
 * Structure
 * Cell membrane
 * Color

__Structure__:
 * Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

__Example__:
 * Phospholipids
 * Cholesterol
 * Triglycerides
 * Terpenes
 * Prostalglandins

** Proteins ** __Monomers__: Functions:
 * Amino acids
 * Structure
 * Storage
 * Regulation
 * Transport
 * Movement
 * Catalyst
 * Immune defense

__Structure__:
 * Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, R-Group

__Example__:
 * Collagen
 * Egg yolk
 * Hormones
 * Insulin
 * Hemoglobin
 * Muscles
 * Enzymes
 * Antibodies/ recognition

** Nucleic Acids ** __Monomers__: __Functions__:
 * Nucleotides
 * Genetic information

__Structure__:
 * Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phospate

__Example__:
 * DNA
 * RNA