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Molecules by Mind Map: Molecules

1. Cells

1.1. Make up Organisms

1.1.1. Unicellular

1.1.1.1. Bacteria

1.1.2. Multicellular

1.1.2.1. Humans

1.2. Smallest units of life

1.3. Parts of the cell

1.3.1. Organelles

1.3.2. DNA

1.3.3. Cytoplasm

1.4. Types of cells

1.4.1. Prokaryotes

1.4.1.1. Bacteria

1.4.2. Eukaryotes

1.4.2.1. Animals, humans, and plants

2. Elements

2.1. Made up of one TYPE of atoms

3. Compounds

3.1. Made up of different types of atoms

4. Molecules of Life

4.1. Cell Membrane

4.2. Proteins

4.2.1. Examples

4.2.1.1. Meats

4.2.1.2. Nuts

4.2.2. Made of amino acids

4.2.3. Funciton: Build, Repair, and Regulate

4.3. Lipids

4.3.1. Fat molecules

4.3.2. Function: long term energy storage

4.3.3. Oils, butter and fish

4.3.4. Phospholipids

4.3.4.1. Phosphate+Lipid

4.3.4.2. Makes up the cell membrane

4.3.4.3. Heads: Water loving

4.3.4.3.1. Hydrophilic

4.3.4.4. Tails: Water fearing

4.3.4.4.1. Hydrophobic

4.4. Carbohydrates

4.4.1. Types

4.4.1.1. Simple

4.4.1.1.1. Table sugar

4.4.1.2. Complex

4.4.1.2.1. Starch in potato and oatmeal

4.5. Nucleic Acids

4.5.1. Made of nucleotides

4.5.2. DNA or RNA

4.5.3. Function: Carries genetic information