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which biological molecules are not polymers
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Biological molecules, broadly classified into four major categories: carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids, play crucial roles in the structure and function of living organisms. Among these, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids are polymers, composed of monomeric units linked together. Carbohydrates consist of sugar monomers, proteins are made of amino acids, and nucleic acids from nucleotides. However, lipids stand out as they are not polymers. Unlike the others, lipids are large molecules made from smaller units (fatty acids and glycerol for fats and oils) but are not linked in a chain-like polymer structure. They are instead organized as triglycerides or phospholipids, essential for cell membrane structure and energy storage. Understanding the non-polymeric nature of lipids amidst other biological polymers highlights the diversity of molecular structures critical for various life processes.
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