Biological Molecules

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Carbohyrates...
are used by cells as respiratory substrates. They also form structural components in plasma membranes and cell walls.
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Lipids...
have many uses, including the bilayer of plasma membranes, certain hormones and as respiratory substrates.
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Proteins...
form many cell structures. They also important as enzymes, chemical messengers and components of the blood.
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Nucleic acids...
carry the genetic code for the production of proteins. The genetic code is common to viruses and to all living organisms, providing evidence for evolution.
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The most common component of cells is:
water.
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Lipids...

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have many uses, including the bilayer of plasma membranes, certain hormones and as respiratory substrates.

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Proteins...

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Nucleic acids...

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The most common component of cells is:

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