Chapter 5: The Structure and Function of Large Biological
Molecules
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Essential Knowledge 3.a.1 DNA, and in some cases RNA, is the
primary source of heritable information (5.5). 4.a.1 The
subcomponents of biological molecules and their sequence determine
the properties of that molecule (5.1-5.5). 4.b.1 Interactions
between molecules affect their structure and function (5.4). 4.c.1
Variation in molecular units provides cells with a wider range of
functions (5.1-5.5).
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Macromolecules Large molecules formed by joining many subunits
together. Macro = giant, large Also known as polymers. Ex: Carbs,
proteins, lipids, nucleic acids
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Polymers and Monomers Polymermany units bonded together to make
a larger macromolecule Poly = many Monomer - A building block of a
polymer Mono = one
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Condensation Synthesis or Dehydration Synthesis The chemical
reaction that joins monomers into polymers Covalent bonds are
formed by the removal of a water molecule between the
monomers.
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Hydrolysis Reverse of condensation synthesis Hydro - water
Lysis - to split Breaks polymers into monomers by adding water
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Four Main Types Of Macromolecules 1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3.
Proteins 4. Nucleic acids
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Carbohydrates Used for fuel, building materials, and receptors.
Made of C,H,O General formula is CH 2 O C:H:O ratio is 1:2:1
Monomers joined by glycosidic linkage (covalent bond)
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Types Of Carbohydrates 1. Monosaccharides 2. Disaccharides 3.
Polysaccharides
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Monosaccharides Mono - single Saccharide - sugar Simple sugars
3 to 7 carbons Can be in linear or ring forms
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Monosaccharides Can be Aldoses or Ketoses depending on the
location of the carbonyl group. Aldose end of chain Ketose middle
of chain Notice: names of end in -ose
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Examples Glucose Galactose Ribose Fructose -ose Names u Word
ending is common for many sugar/carbohydrates
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Disaccharides Sugar formed by joining two monosaccharides
through a glycosidic linkage Examples: Maltose = glucose + glucose
Lactose = glucose + galactose Sucrose = glucose + fructose
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Polysaccharides Many joined simple sugars Used for storage or
structure Polymers made of glucose monomers (either or glucose)
Examples: Starch Cellulose Glycogen Chitin
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Starch Made of 1-4 linkages of glucose Linkage makes the
molecule form a helix Fuel storage in plants
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Cellulose Made of 1-4 linkages of glucose Linkage makes the
molecule form a straight line Used for structure in plant cell
walls
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Comment Most organisms can digest starch (1- 4 linkage), but
very few can digest cellulose (1- 4 linkage) Another example of the
link between structure and function
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Glycogen Animal starch Similar to starch, but has more 1-6
linkages or branches Found in the liver and muscle cells
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Chitin Used by insects, spiders, crustaceans to build
exoskeletons Also found in cell walls Differs from cellulose chitin
has nitrogen branch connected to glucose monomer
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Monomer: Glucosamine Polymer: Chitin
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Lipids Diverse hydrophobic molecules Made of C,H,O No general
formula C:O ratio is very high in C
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Lipid monomers Made of two kinds of smaller monomers. 1) Fatty
Acids A long carbon chain (12-18 C) with a -COOH (acid) on one end
and a -CH 3 (fat) at the other 2) Glycerol
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AcidFat
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Neutral Fats or Triacylglycerols Three fatty acids joined to
one glycerol. Joined by an ester linkage between the - COOH of the
fatty acid and the -OH of the alcohol.
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Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fats Saturated - no double bonds.
Unsaturated - one or more C=C bonds. Can accept more hydrogens
Double bonds cause kinks in the molecules shape
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Fats Differ in which fatty acids are used Used for energy
storage, cushions for organs, insulation
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Oils vs. Fats Oil = liquid Fats = solid Most animal fats are
saturated FATS (like lard and butter.) Solids Most plant fats are
unsaturated fatswe call these OILS (like olive, veggie oil)
Liquids
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Nutrition and Diet Diets high in saturated fats cause heart
disease Hydrogenated vegetable oil is a product whose unsaturated
fats have been converted to saturated fats by adding H
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Question??? Which has more energy, a kg of fat (lipid) or a kg
of starch (carb)? Fat !!!!! There are more C-H bonds which provide
more energy per mass.
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Phospholipids Similar to fats, but have only two fatty acids.
The third -OH of glycerol is joined to a phosphate containing
molecule. Phospholipids have a hydrophobic tail, but a hydrophilic
head. Self-assembles into micells or bilayers, an important part of
cell membranes.
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Steroids Lipids with four fused rings. Differ in the functional
groups attached to the rings. Examples: cholesterol sex
hormones
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Other Lipids Soaps and detergents Waxes Certain pigments
Cosmetics
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Proteins The molecular tools of the cell Made of C,H,O,N, and
sometimes S No general formula Polypeptide chains of Amino Acids
linked by peptide bonds
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Uses Of Proteins Structure Enzymes Antibodies Transport
Movement Receptors Hormones
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Protein monomers: 20 Amino Acids All have a Carbon with four
attachments: -COOH (acid) -NH 2 (amine) -H -R (some other side
group)
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Amino acid R groups The properties of the R groups determine
the properties of the protein. 20 different kinds: Nonpolar - 9 AA
Polar - 6 AA Electrically Charged Acidic - 2 AA Basic - 3 AA
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Polypeptide Chains Formed by dehydration synthesis between the
carboxyl group of one AA and the amino group of the second AA.
Produce an backbone of: (N-C-C) X
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Levels of Protein Structure Organizing the polypeptide into its
3-D functional shape. Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary
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Primary Sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain. Many
different sequences are possible with 20 AAs.
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Secondary 3-D structure formed by hydrogen bonding between
parts of the peptide backbone. Two main structures: helix pleated
sheets
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Tertiary Bonding between the R groups. Examples: hydrophobic
interactions Hydrogen bonding ionic bonding Disulfide bridges
(covalent bond)
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Quaternary When two or more polypeptides unite to form a
functional protein. Example: hemoglobin
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Is Protein Structure Important?
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Denaturing Of A Protein Events that cause a protein to lose
structure (and function). Example: pH shifts (confuses chemical
interactions) high salt concentrations (confuses chemical
interactions) heat (usually renders proteins inactive)
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Denaturing, cont. Ex: white of an egg turns white (denatured
protein due to heat) Ex: why extreme temps are so deadly to
people/animals
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Nucleic Acids Informational polymers Pass genetic info from
parent to offspring Made of C,H,O,N and P No general formula
Examples: DNA and RNA
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Nucleic Acids Polymers of nucleotides Called polynucleotides
Nucleotides have three parts: nitrogenous base pentose sugar
phosphate
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Nitrogenous Bases Rings of C and N The N atoms tend to take up
H + (base)-b/c of neg charge Two types: Pyrimidines (single
ring)-C,T,U Purines (double rings)-A,G
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Pentose Sugar 5-C sugar Ribose - RNA Deoxyribose DNA RNA and
DNA differ in an OH group on the 3 rd carbon
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DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid Makes up genes Genetic information
source for most life Found inside nucleus Copied during cell cycle
(Interphase)
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RNA Ribonucleic Acid. Structure and protein synthesis. Genetic
information for a few viruses only. Found in Nucleus and near
ribosomes in cytoplasm Three types Messenger (m) Ribosomal (r)
Transfer (t) Contains: Uracil
Summary Recognize how dehydration synthesis can be used to
build polymers from monomers. Recognize how hydrolysis can be used
to break down polymers into monomers. Identify the elemental
composition, general formula, types and uses of carbohydrates.
Identify the elemental composition, types and uses of lipids.
Identify the elemental composition, levels of structure and uses of
proteins. Identify the elemental composition and general uses of
nucleic acids.