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Biochemistry: Structure
Monomer
• Single molecule• One subunit
• Example: Single bead for a necklace
Polymer
• Many molecules• More than one subunit
• Example: Beads making up a necklace
Basic Elements of Life
How to “read” a molecule
How to “read” a molecule
Four Macromolecules: Carbohydrates
Four Macromolecules: Lipids
Four Macromolecules: Proteins
Four Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrate
• Also known as: sugars, starches
• Elements present: C, H, O
• How many of each element are present?
1 : 2 : 1 ratio
Monomer of a Carbohydrate
Simple Sugar or Monosaccharide
Polymer of a Carbohydrate
Complex sugar
Type of Carb: Monosaccharide• Explanation: One sugar / Simple Sugar