Biomolecules (Composition of a cell + Categories of Secondary Metabolites)

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Water

70-90%

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Protein

10-15%

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Nucleic acid

5-7%

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Carbohydrates

3%

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Lipids

2%

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Ions

1%

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Most abundant animal protein

Collagen

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Most abundant protein in Biosphere

RuBisCO

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Examples of Pigment category

  1. Cartenoids

  2. Anthocyanin


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Examples of Drugs

  1. Vinblastin ( Used in chemotherapy, obtained from Periwinkle

  2. Curcumin ( Turmeric, used as antiseptic)


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Examples of Alkanoids

  1. Codeine (used in cough syrup)

  2. Morphine (pain killer, sedative, useful in surgeries)


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Examples of Toxins

  1. Abrin

  2. Ricin


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Example of Lectin

Concanavarin A

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Example of Essential oil

Lemon grass oil

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Examples of Natural polymeric substances

  1. Rubber

  2. Gum

  3. Cellulose

  4. Agarose


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Examples of Terpenoids

  1. Monoterpins

  2. Diterpins