title = "Chemistry of Life"description = "The study of biomolecules like carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids that are essential for structure, function, and reproduction of all living organisms."

chapter_10 = { "title": "Chapter 10: Chemistry of Life", "short_description": "Chemistry of Life deals with the organic compounds that are essential for living organisms. It covers carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids - the biomolecules that make up our body and control all life processes like growth, energy, and heredity.", "detailed_description": """ Chemistry of Life is also called Biochemistry. It studies the molecules of life. **Key Points:** 1. Living things are made of carbon-based biomolecules 2. 4 major classes of biomolecules exist in all living cells: **Major Biomolecules:** 1. Carbohydrates: C, H, O in 1:2:1 ratio. Source of energy. Ex: Glucose, Starch, Cellulose 2. Proteins: Made of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. Build body tissues, enzymes. Ex: Keratin, Insulin 3. Lipids: Fats and oils. Store energy, make cell membranes. Ex: Triglycerides, Cholesterol 4. Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA. Store and transfer genetic information **This Chapter covers:** - Structure and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids - Importance of water and minerals in life - Role of enzymes as biological catalysts - How these molecules work