Conjugated Biomolecules

Conjugate means to join, so conjugated molecules are

molecules that are created when two distinct molecules from
different categories are combined. These are complex
molecules that contain a protein and non-protein part.
Types of Conjugated Biomolecules
1. Lipoproteins – proteins and lipid
2. Phosphoproteins – proteins with a phosphoric acid group
3. Nucleoproteins – protein and nucleic acid
4. Metalloproteins – metal-binding proteins with zinc, iron, or
copper
5. Mucoproteins and glycoproteins – protein and
carbohydrates
6. Chromoproteins – proteins and a coloured pigment
Functions and Properties
LIPOPROTEIN
It is involved in in the transport of lipids throughout the body
It is a spherical particle with a core of lipids surrounded by a
layer of phospholipids, cholesterol, and apolipoproteins.
PHOSPHOPROTEIN
It is involved in cellular processes such as signal transduction
and metabolism.
NUCLEOPROTEINS
It is involved in DNA replication, transcription and translation.
It is a complex of proteins and nucleic acids.
METALLOPROTEINS
It is involved in catalysis, transport and signal transduction.
Protein with metal ions bound to their amino acid chains.
MUCOPROTEINS AND GLYCOPROTEINS
It is involved in cell adhesion, cell signalling and immunity.
Proteins with carbohydrates attached to their amino acid side
chains.

CHROMOPROTEINS
It is involved in photosynthesis, light signalling, and immunity.
Proteins that contain coloured pigments.

Conjugated Biomolecules found in food items

• Carbohydrate
• Protein
• Lipid
• Nucleic acid

Structure or diagram of the mentioned

conjugated biomolecules