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Concept of Biomolecules

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CBSE: Class 12

Definition: Concept of Biomolecules

Biomolecules are organic compounds present in living organisms as essential constituents of different cells, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and amino acids.

CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Concept of Biomolecules

  • Common Composition - All living organisms are made of the same elements, like carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, detected through elemental analysis.
  • Same Elements, Different Abundance - Both living and non-living matter contain the same elements, but carbon and hydrogen are more abundant in living organisms.
  • Major Elements in Human Body - Oxygen (65%), Carbon (18.5%), Nitrogen (3.3%), Hydrogen (0.5%).
  • Earth's Crust vs Human Body - Silicon (27.7%) and Oxygen (46.6%) dominate Earth's crust, while Carbon dominates living matter despite being only 0.03% in the crust.
  • Significance - Living organisms selectively concentrate certain elements, making their composition different from non-living matter.
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