nonprotein
Lacking amino chains
Nonprotein describes substances or components that are not proteins: nonprotein nitrogen, nonprotein amino acids.
The term appears in biochemistry and nutrition to distinguish molecules that lack the peptide structure of true proteins but may serve similar or related functions in biological systems.
Water-insoluble organic compound
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- coenzymeEnzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- ATPCell's energy molecule
NADH · FAD · riboflavin · biotin · thiamine · polysaccharide · phospholipid · steroid
Nitrogenous plant compound
- glycosideSugar bound to non-sugar
- terpeneIsoprene-based plant compound
- phenolAromatic hydroxyl compound
- flavonoidPlant-based polyphenolic antioxidant
saponin · tannin · antioxidant · lignin · cellulose · chitin · nucleotide · monosaccharide
Sugar-based energy compounds
- fatsOily organic nutrients
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
water · electrolytes · micronutrients · macronutrients · glucose · fructose · starch · glycogen
Glucose metabolism producing ATP
- ketogenesisMetabolic ketone synthesis
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
- bioenergeticsStudy of biological energy
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
lipid
Water-insoluble organic compound
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- coenzymeEnzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
ATP · NADH · FAD · riboflavin · biotin · thiamine · polysaccharide · phospholipid · steroid · cholesterol
alkaloid
Nitrogenous plant compound
- glycosideSugar bound to non-sugar
- terpeneIsoprene-based plant compound
- phenolAromatic hydroxyl compound
flavonoid · saponin · tannin · antioxidant · lignin · cellulose · chitin · nucleotide · monosaccharide · disaccharide
carbohydrates
Sugar-based energy compounds
minerals · water · electrolytes · micronutrients · macronutrients · glucose · fructose · starch · glycogen · omega-3
glycolysis
Glucose metabolism producing ATP
- ketogenesisMetabolic ketone synthesis
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
- bioenergeticsStudy of biological energy
nonproteinprotein
Folded amino chain
proteinaceous · polypeptide · albumin · enzyme · globulin
protein, proteins, protease, protozoan, protist, protoplasm, proteolysis, proteinaceous, proteinate