Name several functions of lipids.

Q: What are 3 major functions of lipids in the body?

A: Lipids are organic substances with atoms of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen that serve as the building…

Q: The building blocks of proteins are

A: Nutrients are the substance present in food which helps in making energy,building and maintainence…

Q: Define big and tiny proteins.

A: Proteins are made up of smaller monomers which are known as amino acids. A protein molecule consists…

Q: Name and describe the three different categories of carbohydrates, including their structures and…

A: Carbohydrate is a group of organic compounds occurring in living tissues and foods in the form of…

Q: Briefly describe "Lipids" and give examples

A: Lipids biological macromolecules non-polar molecules that is consist of hydrocarbons. It is soluble…

Q: Describe the importance of how chemical structures identify lipids?

A: Introduction  Lipids are a diverse group of biomolecules that are characterized by their hydrophobic…

Nucleotides

It is an organic molecule made up of three basic components- a nitrogenous base, phosphate,and pentose sugar. The nucleotides are important for metabolic reactions andthe formation of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid). 

Nucleic Acids

Nucleic acids are essential biomolecules present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. They carry the genetic information for the synthesis of proteins and cellular replication. The nucleic acids are of two types: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The structure of all proteins and ultimately every biomolecule and cellular component is a product of information encoded in the sequence of nucleic acids. Parts of a DNA molecule containing the information needed to synthesize a protein or an RNA are genes. Nucleic acids can store and transmit genetic information from one generation to the next, fundamental to any life form.