What are Biomolecules and why should I care about them

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Proteins Amino Acids
SHAPE MATTERS!!
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Protein Function

• Transport
• Across cell membranes
• Around the body
• Antibodies
• Metabolism
• Enzymes!!!!!
• Regulate chemical reactions

• Structure
• Skin, nails, bones
• Collagen

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Amino Acids The Building Blocks

• Protein Monomers
• 20 types
• 9 essential
• Unique R
• group

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R Group Examples
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R Groups Polar and Non Polar
NONPOLAR
POLAR
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Dehydration Synthesis

• joining 2 amino acids forms dipeptide

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Proteins

• Primary Structure is sequence of amino acids in
  proteins
• genetically determined

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Protein Examples
Keratin