CPB 1 Describe the basic details of the four major classes of biological molecules

1. Proteins Made of amino acids Functions: Enzymes, antibodies, signalling, structural, transport Disease example: Sickle cell anaemia 2. Lipids Made up of fatty acids (Carbon-hydrogen chains) Functions: Energy, structure, signalling insulation Disease example: Atherosclerosis 3. Carbohydrates Sugar, hydrates of carbon (CH2O)n Ex: Lactose, galactose, glucose Disease example: Diabetes mellitus 4. Nucleic Acids Made from nucleotide chains Carry genetic information or form structures within cells Nucleic acids found in all cells/viruses (DNA or RNA) Genetic diseases

Identify basic components of the cell

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