Lipids:
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Carbohydrates:
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Lipids:
Lipids are organic compounds that are not classified as polymers. Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating subunits called monomers. Lipids, on the other hand, consist of a diverse range of molecules that are not made up of repeating units. One of the reasons lipids are not classified as polymers is because they do not have a specific structure or predictable sequence.
Saturated Lipids:
Saturated lipids are a type of lipid in which the carbon atoms are bonded to each other by single bonds. These single bonds result in a saturated fatty acid chain structure with no double bonds between carbon atoms. Saturated fats tend to be solid at room temperature and are commonly found in animal products and some plant-based oils such as coconut oil and palm oil.
Unsaturated Lipids:
Unsaturated lipids, on the other hand, have one or more double bonds between carbon atoms in their fatty acid chains. These double bonds introduce kinks or bends in the molecular structure, preventing the lipids from packing tightly together. Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature and are commonly found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds.
Nucleic Acids:
RNA (Ribonucleic Acid):
RNA is a nucleic acid that plays a critical role in the transmission of genetic information and protein synthesis in cells. It consists of a single-stranded chain of nucleotides. Each nucleotide in RNA contains three components: a ribose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, guanine, cytosine, or uracil). RNA is involved in processes such as transcription and translation.
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid):
DNA is another type of nucleic acid that carries genetic information in all living organisms. Unlike RNA, DNA is double-stranded and forms a double helix structure. Each strand of DNA is made up of nucleotides consisting of a deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group, and one of four nitrogenous bases (adenine, guanine, cytosine, or thymine). DNA is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information from one generation to the next.
Carbohydrates:
Carbohydrates are organic compounds that are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. The building blocks of carbohydrates are simple sugars called monosaccharides. Monosaccharides such as glucose, fructose, and galactose are single sugar units that can be linked together through glycosidic bonds to form larger carbohydrates. When two monosaccharides join together, they form a disaccharide (e.g., sucrose, lactose, maltose). When multiple monosaccharides join together, they form polysaccharides (e.g., starch, cellulose, glycogen) which can serve as long-term energy storage molecules in cells.