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Organic Macromolecules Living things contain 4 types of large organic molecules 1)Carbohydrates 2)Lipids 3)Proteins 4)Nucleic Acids
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Why Did We Say Carbon Is Unique? Carbon has 4 valence electrons 4 bonds Good building block Here is a carbohydrate:
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Carbohydrates Function: 1)Energy 2)Protection- Cellulose/ Chitin 3)Foods: candy/sweets, bread, potatoes, rice
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Carbohydrate Monomers Monomer for carbohydrates is a monosaccharide – Mono = One – Saccharide = Sugar Example: Glucose
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Carbohydrate Polymers When one or more monosaccharide's are combined Disaccharide (two sugars) Polysaccharide (many sugars) +
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Common Disaccharides 1.Maltose – Malt Sugar 2.Fructose- High Fructose Syrup 3.Lactose- Lactose Intolerance 4.Sucrose- Table Sugar
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Polysaccharide- a complex sugar -Are very complex molecules that can consist of hundreds of individual sugar molecules -There are 4 main types: -Starch -Glycogen -Cellulase -Chitin
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4 Main Polysaccharides 1.) Starch – polysaccharide produced by most green plants for energy storage. 2.) Glycogen – Stored carbohydrates in human cells.
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4 Main Polysaccharides 3.) Cellulose – gives strength and protection between the cells of plants
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4 Main Polysaccharides 4.) Chitin – makes up the exoskeleton (shell) of bugs and crustaceans
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Lipids Function: 1)Energy (Stored in C-H Bonds) 2)Structure 3)Send Messages Foods: meat, oils, butter
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A Glycerol Molecule & One of 2 Fatty Acids Lipid Monomers Many lipids are formed when a glycerol molecule combines with compounds called fatty acids.
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Saturated Lipids Saturated means “full” of hydrogen Not as healthy Are solids at room temperature
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Unsaturated Lipids These fats are missing some hydrogens Are healthier fats Are liquid at room temp...
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Lipid Polymers Polymers Fats and Oils Waxes and Phospholipids Steroids Long term energy storage
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Lipids are Not Soluble Do not mix with water – Hydrophilic (water loving) heads – Hydrophobic (water fearing) tails Naturally separate in water
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Water and Olive Oil
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Proteins Monomer= Amino Acids (20 Types) Structure: consist of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen Function: 1)Structure (collagen) 2)Speed Up Chemical Reactions (digestive enzymes) Foods: meat, eggs, nuts, soy
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Amino Acids 20 Different Types Consist of: – Amino group – Carboxyl Group – Special “R” Group (gives unique characteristics) Held together by: – Peptide bonds (special type of covalent bond) – Form polypeptide chains Are Considered Building Blocks of Life
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