Macromolecules Flashcards
Why do drugs work
Biosynthesis of dna protein
Drugs enter world of chemicals
Drugs have specific effect
Main drug targets
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic acids
Macromolecules
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic acid
Size of drug
Smaller than molecular target
Macromolecules
Large organic molecules
Made of monomoers
Eg carbs/lipids/proteins/Nucleic acids
Carbohydrates
Quick short term energy
Monomer=monosaccharide
E.g. monosac/ disac/ polysac
Examples of monosaccharides
Single molecule sugars
Glucose /galactose
Deoxyribose
Ribose
Fructose
Ribose
Disaccharides
Two sugar unit
Polysaccharide
Many units
Starch
Glycogen
Cellulose
Glycogen
Made in liver
Energy storage in animals
Starch
Energy storage in plants
Lipids
Fats that do not mix in water
Eg
Fats
Phospholipids
Oils
Waxes
Steeoid hormones
Triglycerides
Six functions if lipids
Long term energy storage
Insulation
Cushion and protect organs
Protection against water koss
Chemical messengers(hormones)
Major component of cell membranes (phospholipids)
Triglycerides
Glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Hydrophobic
Amino acids
Building blocks for proteins
With chiral centre
Which amino acids can humans use
L natural amino acids
Amino acids
Amine group
Carboxylic group
Different types of amino acids
Aromatic
Hydrophobic (non-polar)
Hydroxyl/sulfur containing
Hydrophilic (acidic/basic)
Proteins
Monomer of 20 amino acids bonded by peptide bonds
Shape of protein determines function
Intermolecular forces
Hydrophobic interactions
Disulphide bridges
Hydrophobic interactions
Hydrophillic
Ionic bonding
Function of protein
Storage
Transport
Regulatory
Movement
Structural membrane hair/nails
Enzymes: cellular reactions