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Pattern - Biomolecules
Description - Biomolecules, also known as biological molecules, are substances that are produced by cells and living organisms. Biomolecules include both micromolecules, like amino acids, nitrogenous bases, amino acids, sugar, etc. and macromolecules, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.
All the macromolecules are polymers. Proteins- Polymer of amino acids. Carbohydrates (Polysaccharides)- Polymer of simple sugars, e.g. glucose, fructose. Fats- Fatty acids and glycerol. Nucleic acids- Nitrogenous bases, sugar and phosphate.
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