Organic Molecules: Proteins & Nucleic Acids

Antibodies

Protein that binds to and helps destroy foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Stores genetic material

Enzyme

A protein that is a biological catalyst (speeds up reactions)

Hemoglobin

Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body

Hormone

A protein that is produced by a cell/gland in one part of the body that affects the function of another part of the body

Insulin

A protein (hormone) that helps regulate blood sugar

Nucleic Acid

Organic molecule made of nucleotides of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus that stores and transmits genetic information

Protein

Organic molecule made of amino acids of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen that provides structure and support

RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)

Transfers genetic material and helps make proteins