Biomolecules Flashcards
(17 cards)
What acid is used to grind tissue
Trichloroacetic Acid
Acid Soluble pool consists of
Amino Acids , simple sugars , nucleotides
Acid insoluble pool consists of
Polysaccharides , proteins, nucleus acid
Most abundant element I living cell
Oxygen
Ions in cytochrome
Fe ++ and cu ++
Are lipids macro or micro biomolecules
Micromolecules found in insoluble acid pool
% of total cellular mass of WATER
70-90
% of total cellular mass of PROTEINS
10-15
Carbohydrates % of total cellular mass
3
% of total cellular mass of lipids
2
% of total cellular mass of NUCLEIC AICD
5-7
% of total cellular mass of ions
1
Most abundant chemical in living organisms
WATER
Secondary metabolites pigments
Carotenoids and Anthocyanins
Secondary Metabolites ALKALOIDS
Morphine and Codeine
Secondary Metabolites Drugs
Vinblastin Curcumin
Secondary Metabolites Polymeric substances
RUBBER GUMS AND CELLULOSE