1. Nucleic Acids
The FINAL Biomolecule

2. 6.3 Section Summary 6.3 – pages 157-163
The structure of nucleic acids
A nucleic (noo KLAY ihk) acid contains all cellular information (genetics) in the form of a code.
This means…
Nucleic acids contain directions to make proteins.
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3. Nucleic Acids will have carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphate.
CHONP!

4. Do this on your notes…. Outline the ring in red.
Circle the C, H, O in green.
Circle the N in orange.
Circle the P in blue.
This is a 5-ring carbohydrate. You can’t see the “Carbons”, but they are at each point on the pentagon.

5. 6.3 Section Summary 6.3 – pages 157-163
The structure of nucleic acids
Nucleotides are the monomers (subunits) of nucleic acids. When they are added together, they will build a nucleic acid.
Arranged in three parts—a simple sugar (red) , nitrogenous base (blue, and phosphate group(green).
Phosphate
Sugar
Nitrogenous base
Label the picture in
your notes
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6. 6.3 Section Summary 6.3 – pages 157-163
Can you think of any examples of nucleic acid in your body? Where are they located? Answer in your notes in a blank space.
Add to notes:
Everytime we eat something that was once living (an ANIMAL or PLANT) we are taking in nucleic acids, their DNA
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7. ATP
Adenosine Triphosphate
Gives our cells the ENERGY they need

8. 6.3 Section Summary 6.3 – pages 157-163
The structure of nucleic acids
DNA, which stands for deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid.
RNA, which stands for ribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid.
ATP, the molecule that provides our cells with ENERGY is a nucleic acid.
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9. 20 minutes What you don’t finish is homework.
Work Time #2
Create foldable so that it has 3 sections.
Front:
Nucleic Acids (polymer) are made of nucleotides (monomer)
3 types: DNA, RNA, and ATP
Top side: DNA
Middle: ATP
Bottom side: RNA
Use power point notes on Moodle to help you fill in your foldable.
Draw a picture.
On the inside, for EACH YOU NEED:
Picture
Function
Other important information (On the ATP side include the ATP-ADP cycle in your foldable notes)
Glue foldable on page ___.