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Biology Unit 03. Biomolecules discussion. What is a Biomolecule?. Organic molecule made by living organisms Consists mostly of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O). But wait…What is an Organic Molecule?. Organic Molecules: Contain carbon Considered the “chemicals of life” - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What is a Biomolecule?
Organic molecule made by living organisms
Consists mostly of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O)
But wait…What is an Organic Molecule?
Organic Molecules:
Contain carbonConsidered the “chemicals of life”
Inorganic Molecules:
Do not contain carbon
Monomers vs. Polymers
Monomers:
Molecules that may react with similar molecules to form a chain
Polymers:
A chain of many monomers that are chemically bonded together
Animation of Condensation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSxvyzMFofw
Formation of Polymers
How are polymers formed?
Dehydration Synthesis (Condensation): Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom are removed from the monomers to form water, and the two monomers are joined together.
Breakdown of Polymers
How are polymers broken down?
Hydrolysis—the reverse of dehydration synthesis (condensation)
Water added to the polymer, un-linking the chain and breaking it back down to its original monomer units
Carbohydrates What are carbohydrates?
Group of organic molecules that includes sugars, starches, and cellulose
Carbohydrates Structure:
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio(CH2O)n – n is an integer such as 5 (C5H10O5)Subunits: monosaccharides, such as glucose
or fructoseMost often in a ring shapeSubunits are connected with covalent bonds.
Lipids Structure:
Subunits:○ Glycerol and fatty acids○ Glycerol and fatty acids plus phosphate group
Insoluble in waterDo not form large polymers (2 or 3 fatty acids
with glycerol) ○ Examples: diglyceride and triglyceride
Proteins What are proteins?
Group of organic molecules that provides structure and facilitates chemical reactions.
Proteins Structure:
Subunits: Amino acidsAmino acids connect via peptide bondsVery large moleculesGlobular or structural
Proteins Function:
Lots of functions!Enzymes (speed rate of chemical reactions)Structural components in cellsMechanical functions in muscles and
cytoskeleton (internal cell framework)Cell signalingImmune response
Nucleic Acids Structure:
Subunits are nucleotides—5-Carbon sugar, Nitrogen base, and one or more Phosphate groups.
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