Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids are the four major classes of organic compounds in cells. ... Most macromolecular carbohydrates are polysaccharides, which typically serve as carbon and energy storage molecules (starch) or as structural materials (in plants, and insects). Carbohydrates are the most abundant organic compounds found in nature. They are produced by green plants and by bacteria using the process known as photosynthesis, in which carbon dioxide is taken from the air by means of solar energy to yield the carbohydrates. ... Fats posses more energy per molecule...

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The food we intake and chemical process to digest the food and made up of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. ... The food we intake are mainly composed of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Carbohydrates make up a large portion of chemical compounds found in plants and animal cells. ... Our food carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and fiber. ...

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Photosynthesis Photosynthesis is a process in which green plants utilize the energy from the sun to manufacture carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll. ...

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Space Expedition, The Return The year: 2012. We have just exited the orbit of Earth and are currently headed for the Crenium Galaxy 30 000 light years away. When we arrive we hope to go where no man (or woman) has gone before and find life (alien life obviously). Our team is made up of jus...

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Title: Catalase enzyme detection Objective: To understand the function of catalase in cells that produce the enzyme, interpret the results of a catalase test and know their value in differentiating bacteria. Materials: 1 clean microscopic slide, 3% H2O2 solution, swabs. Micrococcus luteus, Ente...

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