​​Topic 1: Introduction to Biomolecules and Cell Components

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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).

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Subtopics: 
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    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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