Topic 1: Introduction to Biomolecules and Cell Components
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
- Define the basic structure of biomolecules, such as: amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates, fatty acids, triacylglycerol, phospholipids, steroids and nucleic acids.
- Define the meaning and significance of essential and non-essential amino acids.
- Understand the function of enzymes.
- Define the basic structure of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
Subtopics:
1.1. Amino Acids and Proteins
1.2. Carbohydrates
1.3. Lipids
1.4. Nucleosides and Nucleotides
1.5. DNA
1.6. RNA
Key Points & Knowledge Check
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