General Science - Learn the key concepts of Biomolecules(Carbohydrates, amino acids)
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Tell the sequence that relates biomolecules to living organisms?
Biomolecules → Organelles Cells → Tissues → Organs Organ systems →Living organism
What are carbohydrates?
Optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes (aldoses) or ketones (ketoses) or the compounds which produce these units on hydrolysis are known as carbohydrates. They are also called saccharides.
Give examples of disaccharides?
Sucrose, lactose, maltose etc.
What do you mean by polysaccharides?
These are polymers of monosaccharides. Examples are starch, cellulose, glycogen, etc.
Define amino acids.
The compounds containing an amino group (-NH2 ) and carboxylic group (—COOH) are called amino acids. General formula: R = H, alkyl, or aryl group. Except for glycine, others are optically active in nature.