Biology/Chapter 7 notes-CELL STRUCTURE & FUNCTION

Structure and function of cell components. Carbohydrates. Structure of the monomer glucose. Dehydration (condensation) to form 1-4 linkages between alpha and beta forms. Polysaccharide structure. Functions of carbohydrates: role in energy budget, storage, cell structures. Lipids. Structure of glycerol, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. ................
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