Biological Molecules : OCR AS level

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Uses of Carbohydrates (Sugars & Polysaccharides)
Energy storage & supply- also provides structure in some organisms
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Uses of Protein
Used to provide structure (cytoskeleton), transport,enzymes,antibodies & most hormones-also used for growth & repair
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Uses of Lipids
used in membranes as energy supply, thermal + electrical insulation, protective layers/padding for tissues/organs & some used to make hormones
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Uses of Vitamins and Minerals
Used for parts of larger molecules & take part in some metabolic reactions e.g.some act as coenzymes/enzyme activators
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uses of nuclei acids (DNA +RNA)
information molecules-carry instructions for life + protein synthesis
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Uses of Water
take part in most reactions,provides support in plants,is a solvent for most metabolic reactions & is used in transport
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Uses of Protein

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Used to provide structure (cytoskeleton), transport,enzymes,antibodies & most hormones-also used for growth & repair

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Uses of Lipids

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Uses of Vitamins and Minerals

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uses of nuclei acids (DNA +RNA)

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