Organic/Biomolecules The chemicals that make up life!
Organic Molecules Made of : These 6 elements make up 96% of your mass.
Classify the images provided. Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Proteins
Types of Biomolecules Type Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids Examples Monomer (simple) Polymer (complex) Purpose Elements Look Like…
Mono…- Di…- Poly…- Hydro…- Common Bio Prefixes
…phobic- …philic- Common Bio Suffixes
Carbs! Monosaccharides: Glucose- Disaccharide: Sucrose- Polysaccharide: Starch- Cellulose- Glycogen-
Carbs! Cont. Purpose Main source of energy for all living things! Quick Energy Elements C- H- O-
Types of Biomolecules Type Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids Examples Monomer (simple) Polymer (complex) Purpose Elements Look Like…
Lipids aka Fats Examples: Oils, Waxes, Cholesterol, and steroids Monomer: Fatty Acid Types: Saturated- Unsaturated-
Lipids Cont Purpose Makes up cell membranes! Store Energy Elements C- H- O-
Types of Biomolecules Type Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids Examples Monomer (simple) Polymer (complex) Purpose Elements Look Like…
Proteins aka Meat! Examples- Chicken, fish, and humans Monomer- Polymer-
Proteins Cont. Purpose Makes bones and muscle Make hemoglobin Make enzymes (metabolism) Elements C- H- O- N-
Twenty amino acids in human metabolism Ex/ enzymes
Types of Biomolecules Type Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids Examples Monomer (simple) Polymer (complex) Purpose Elements Look Like…
Nucleic acids Monomer- Polymers-
Nucleic Acids Cont. Purpose Carry genetic information Elements C- H- EX/ DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid EX/ RNA: Ribonucleic Acid Nucleic Acids Cont. Elements C- H- O- N- P-
Types of Biomolecules Type Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids Examples Monomer (simple) Polymer (complex) Purpose Elements Look Like…