Types of Biomolecules
A diverse range of biomolecules exist, including:
- Small molecules:
- Lipids, polysaccharides, glycolipids, sterols, glycerolipids
- Vitamins
- Hormones, neurotransmitters
- Metabolites
- Monomers, oligomers and polymers:
Biomonomers | Bio-oligomers | Biopolymers | Polymerization process | Covalent Bond name between monomers |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amino acids | Oligopeptides | Polypeptides, proteins (hemoglobin...) | Polycondensation | Peptide bond |
Monosaccharides | Oligosaccharides | Polysaccharides (cellulose...) | Polycondensation | Glycosidic bond |
Isoprene | Terpenes | Polyterpenes: cis-1,4-polyisoprene natural rubber and trans-1,4-polyisoprene gutta-percha | Polyaddition | |
Nucleotides | Oligonucleotides | Polynucleotides, nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) | Phosphodiester bond |
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