Disadvantages Of Biomolecules

Introduction
There are four major classes of building blocks that are involved in the sythesis and maintance of life. These molecules of life are made up of four large biomolecule classes, Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids. All four of these biomolecules are considered Organic due to a typical concentration of carbon within the molecules, carbon is broadly known as the “element of life” (Chyba & Phillips, 2002). These so-called organic molecules found as mono micromolecules bond together to form much larger macromolecules commonly found within cells. These Macromolecules are much larger than the original building blocks and are composed of thousadnsd of covalently connected atoms. An example of this relevent to humans and health would be the 25 amino acid hormone Hepcidin which is involved in the regulation of “systemic iron homeostasis”, (Nemeth & Ganz, 2006). Three of these biomolecule classes fall

Cholesterol is an important steroid, it’s a component in animal cell membranes that prevents tight packing of membranes. Too much of this steroid can have adverse effects, building up on interior vessel walls whihch may lead to blocking of the vessel. This blockage can lead to myocardial infarction or a stroke. High levels in the blood may contribute to cardiovascular diseassse. Both testosterone and oestrogen hormones are based off the cholesterol steroid molecule.
Waxes
Waxes are formed when long chain alcohols conect to fatty acids. These waxes can form protective coverings/secretions that resist water and degradation. Cerumen (ear wax) is a good example of a protective secretion in humans. It provides a protective function for our auditory sense with bactericidal, fungicidal and anti-viral properties.
Protein
Proteins account for more thn 50% of the dry mass of cells, they are functionally and structurally diverse, see (Fig: