The Structure and Function of Macromolecules. I. Polymers What is a polymer? Poly = many; mer = part. A polymer is a large molecule consisting of many.
Lipids. LIPIDS C, H, O More hydrogen than carbohydrates. Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents (alcohols, acetone, chloroform etc) .
2-1 Objectives: Describe the basic structure and function of sugars. Name 3 saccharides and describe their functions. Identify a general characteristic.
Biology Journal 10/14/2013 What do the letters in the acronym DNA stand for? What 5 elements are found in DNA? Deoxyribonucleic Acid Carbon, Hydrogen,
Fats and Lipids. Lipids Lipids are varied in structure. –Many are insoluble in water because they lack polar groups. Types of Lipids and their Functions.
On the bottom of the worksheet, try drawing this organic compound. How many ways can you draw it? C3H8OC3H8O Remember to use your rules.
Biology Journal 10/14/2013
Chemistry of Water First cells evolved in water. –All living things are 70-90% water –water is polar, so hydrogen bond to each other. –Water is liquid.
Vocabulary 1.Monosaccharide 2.Active site 3.DNA 4.Carbohydrate 5.Polypeptide 6.Functional Group 7.Organic Compound 8.Monomer 9.RNA 10.ATP 11.Steroid 12.Nucleic.
Metabolism preconcepts
1. The chemistry of carbon allows the formation of varied organic molecules which accounts for _____. A. the sameness of living things B. the diversity.
