Macromolecules Biology Ms. Lew
Vocabulary Polymer Monomer Macromolecule Carbohydrate Lipids Monosaccharide Polysaccharide Lipids Saturated fat Unsaturated fat Nucleic Acid Protein Amino Acid Nucleotide Phosphate
Organic Compounds Contain C Carbon is special because it contains 4 valence electrons – giving it the ability to form MILLIONS of different compounds
Organic Compounds Contain C WHY?? … Carbon wants 8 electrons. So… Carbon wants to form 4 covalent bonds to fill its outer orbital allowing for a large number of possible combinations
Organic Compounds Contain C Carbon also likes to bond with other Carbon Atoms to form new structures
Carbon Chains
Carbon Ring
Macromolecule: Giant molecule made of thousands of smaller molecules
A Polymer is: Large molecule made of repeating subunits called monomers.
Carbohydrates Functions: Main source of energy for life on earth Elements: C, H, O Building Blocks: Sugars Functions: Main source of energy for life on earth Examples: Starch, cellulose, sucrose, lactose
Monosaccharides Single sugar molecules. Ex: glucose Found in milk & fruit
Polysaccharides Large macromolecules Animals use GLYCOGEN. Stored in the liver and muscles. Plants use starch & cellulose
Additional Info Your body NEEDS WATER in order to break down other carbohydrates into the glucose it needs. That’s why you get thirsty when you eat - and why we need water to live!
Lipids Elements: C, H, O Can be a: Fat, steroid or phospholipid Building Blocks of FATS: 1 Glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Lipids Functions: Store energy (fats), form membranes (phospholipids), act as hormones (steroids) Examples: fats, cholesterol, estrogen, testosterone
Types of Fats Saturated Fat: Fatty acid contains the MAXIMUM number of possible hydrogen atoms. Tend to be SOLIDS at room temperature
Types of Fats Unsaturated Fat: Fatty acid contains at least one double bond, meaning it does not have the maximum number of hydrogen. Polyunsaturated fats have more then one double bond. Tend to be LIQUIDS at room temperature
Types of Fats TRANS FATS (hydrogenated oils) Created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/FatsAndOils/Fats101/Trans-Fats_UCM_301120_Article.jsp#.VjgB2YRRrdQ
Nucleic Acid Elements: C, H, O, N, P Building Blocks: Nucleotides
Nucleic Acid Functions: Store and transmit genetic information Examples: DNA, RNA
Proteins Elements: C, H, O, N, S Building Blocks: Amino Acids
Functions: form structures (bones muscles hair), regulate cell processes. Examples: bone, muscle, nails, hair, enzymes, hormones
Moderation in all things Moderation, variety Do red meat/processed foods cause cancer?