What are the major classes of biomolecules covered in this chapter?
The chapter broadly categorizes biomolecules into four main classes:
Carbohydrates- Sugars, starches, and related compounds.
Proteins- Polymers of amino acids, essential for various biological functions.
Nucleic Acids- DNA and RNA, responsible for genetic information storage and transfer.
Vitamins- Organic compounds required in small quantities for various metabolic processes.