Handbook of Biochemistry notes

Week 4: Biochemistry Carbohydrates & Lipids (Chapter 10 & 11) 2021 / 2022 Carbohydrates The most abundant biomolecules on earth and a major source from our diet. What are carbohydrates made from? carbon, hydrogen, oxygen How are carbohydrates produced in plants? from CO2 and H20 via photosynthesis What are the functions of carbohydrates? Energy source and storage, structural component of cell walls and exoskeleton and informational in cell signaling. Carbs are...

Week 4: Biochemistry Carbohydrates & Lipids (Chapter 10 & 11) 2021 / 2022 Carbohydrates The most abundant biomolecules on earth and a major source from our diet. What are carbohydrates made from? carbon, hydrogen, oxygen How are carbohydrates produced in plants? from CO2 and H20 via photosynthesis What are the functions of carbohydrates? Energy source and storage, structural component of cell walls and exoskeleton and informational in cell signaling. Carbs are...