Learn about proteins, which do most of the work in cells, including energy production, transport, signal detection and many other roles.
Analyze a protein:
Get a specific property of a protein:
Understand other biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, for storing energy; lipids, for cell membranes; and nucleic acids, for conveying information.
See examples of carbohydrates, including sugars, starches and cellulose:
See examples of lipids, including glycerophospholipids, fatty acids and more:
View nucleic acids:
Understand the smaller molecules that play critical roles in life, such as metabolites, neurotransmitters, vitamins and hormones.
Understand the key molecules in metabolism, the basic process of construction and consumption in life:
Learn about the essential biological compounds humans need from their diet:
Understand the biomolecules that excite, inhibit and change the electrical flow of the nervous system:
Observe the signaling biomolecules which traverse the circulatory system to regulate physiology and behavior: