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Assignment # 7: Biological functions of major biomolecules. In each of the following categories, find at least one representative molecule for the specified function. Indicate briefly what specific function it is for; i.e., insulin is a regulatory protein for sugar uptake into cells. 1. 2.
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Assignment # 7: Biological functions of major biomolecules In each of the following categories, find at least one representative molecule for the specified function. Indicate briefly what specific function it is for; i.e., insulin is a regulatory protein for sugar uptake into cells
1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. Carbohydrates Structural & protective energy precursor recognition Components of genetic material 1. 2. 3. 1. 2.
Lipids Structural Energy Messengers Digestive aids Physiological functions
Proteins Transport regulatory Catalytic storage structural protective Mobility/contractile
Nucleic acids Genetic transmission of information p. 634 Energy carriers p. 678 Capture of reducing power in biosynthesis p. 678