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Biomolecules

CBSE · Class 11 · Biotechnology

Quick revision notes for Biomolecules — CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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1. Carbohydrates

  • Carbohydrates are aldehyde and ketone derivatives of polyhydric alcohols.
  • The general formula of monosaccharides is $C_n(H_2O)_n$.
  • Monosaccharides are simple sugars which cannot be further hydrolysed into simpler forms.
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2. Fatty Acids and Lipids

  • Lipids are hydrophobic and soluble in organic solvents.
  • Lipids are broadly classified into simple lipids and compound lipids.
  • Simple lipids include fats and waxes.
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3. Amino Acids

  • Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
  • The general amino acid structure is NH2-C(H)(R)-COOH.
  • The central α-carbon is bonded to an amino group, carboxyl group, hydrogen, and R group.
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4. Protein Structure

  • Proteins are made of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
  • Proteins perform many roles such as catalysis, transport, support, and signalling.
  • Protein structure has four levels: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.

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