Biomolecules and Photosynthesis Biology Essential Standard 4.1 and 4.2
Background Biomolecules, commonly referred to as “organic molecules” or “biological molecules” all contain carbon. They are the four molecules of life. The Miller-Urey Experiment discovered that these molecules (especially) amino acids existed in the early conditions of Earth
carbohydrates Building Blocks: Monosaccharides (simple sugars) Function: Energy production Examples are: starches, sugar, breads, pasta Glucose, sucrose, fructose, dextrose, maltose The suffix “--ose” means sugar Monosaccharides (simple sugars) join together to make disaccharides and polysaccharides.
Lipids Building blocks are fatty acids Function: insulation, make up the cell membrane, protects vital organs Examples: mayonnaise, vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil, steroids, cholesterol
Proteins Building blocks of proteins are amino acids. Function: Examples: enzymes (to speed up reactions) All enzymes are proteins, but not all proteins are enzymes.
Nucleic acids Building Blocks are: nucleotides (phosphate, sugar, base) Function: Storing genetic information and protein synthesis Example: DNA and RNA
Please use this chart to fill out your chart on photosynthesis & cellular respiration Process PhotosynthesisCellular Respiration Reaction: 6CO2 + 12H2O + light --> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H20 Carbon Dioxide + Water + Light Sugar + Oxygen+ Water 6O2 + C6H12O6 --> 6CO2 +6H2O + energy Oxygen + sugar -- Carbon Dioxide + Water+Energy Main functionProduction of food. Energy Capture. Breakdown of food. Energy Production (ATP) Occurs in which organelle? ChloroplastsMitochondria Requires Energy? Yes Product Sugar (C 6 H 12 O 6 ) Oxygen (O 2 ), and Water (H 2 O)Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) and Water (H 2 O) and energy(ATP)