two of the three biopolymers and explain why these biopolymers are not good options for biodegradable packing peanuts.
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.
Complex carbohydrates have been used to make biodegradable packing peanus. But protein, DNA, and lipids have not. Choose two of the three biopolymers and explain why these biopolymers are not good options for biodegradable packing peanuts.
Polymers are long-chain molecules while biomolecules are molecules produced by biological entities, so the term "biopolymer" refers to polymers made up of biomolecules. Some examples of biopolymers include lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids (DNA & RNA).
Being non-toxic, renewable, and friendly to nature, these biopolymers have been widely used as packaging materials in "biodegradable packaging".
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