what are the functional groups of carboydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids?

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What are the functional groups present in carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, and how do these groups contribute to their biological functions?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbohydrate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipid

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nucleic_acid

The main functional group in sugars is the alcohol (-OH) group.

The main one in lipids is the ester (COOC) group.

The two major ones in proteins are amines (NH2) and acids (COOH).

Yes, they are all classified as macrobiomolecules.

carbohydrates are quick energy that your body needs instantly like a fast food restaurant

lipids are fats or greasy substances that are stored in the body for insulation, to control for what comes in and out of the cell, and for cushining

proteins form muscles and bones and transport things in and out of the cell

carbs- make energy

lipids-secondary energy sourse, and insulation

proteins- carry oxygen, and build muscle

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what are the functional groups of carboydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids?

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proteins have peptide bonds between amino acids. The functional groups on the amino acid determine how the protein forms. In general hydrophilc groups get presented to the outside and hydrophobic to the inside.

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