- Molecules involved in maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms
- Organic biomolecules contain:
- Hydrogen
- Carbon
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Sulphur
- Formed by condensation reaction
- The forming of covalent bonds by removing a water molecule
- Split by hydrolysis
- The splitting of covalent bonds by adding a water molecule
- 4 main types:
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Water
Overview of Condensation Reaction
| Monomer | Polymer Formed | By-product | Bond Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monosaccharide (simple sugar) | Disaccharide --> Polysaccharide | Water |
Glycosidic Bond
(-O-)
|
| Amino acid | Dipeptide --> Polypeptide | Water |
Peptide Bond
(C-N)
|
| Glycerol Fatty acids |
Monoglycerides Diglycerides Triglycerides (Glyrcerol attached to fatty acids) |
Water |
Ester bond
(-O-)
[amino acids]
|
| DNA/RNA | DNA | Water | Phosphodiester bond |
