1. Biomolecules
Molecules of Life

2. The Chemistry of Carbon
Carbon is the most versatile element
Can form up to 4 bonds at one time.
Carbon may also form bonds with other Carbons allowing for unlimited chain lengths

3. The Chemistry of Carbon
May form 3 types of bond bonds with other Carbons
Single –
Double =
Triple ≡
Can even fold over forming rings

4. All compounds can be classified into 2 broad categories:
Organic compounds- Contain carbon (C) and hydrogen(H) atoms
Inorganic compounds- Can have one or the other, but do not contain both carbon(C) and hydrogen (H) atoms
Most of your body’s molecules are organic compounds.

5. How are biomolecules made?
Monomers connect to form polymers
Monomers
Polymer
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
Mono = One
Poly = Many
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O

6. How are biomolecules made?
Macromolecules are built from small organic compounds the same way a railroad train is built, by linking a lot of smaller units together into long chains.
Large carbon compounds are built up from smaller simpler molecules called monomers
(mono = one )

7. How are biomolecules made?
Monomers can bind to one another to form complex molecules known as polymers
(poly = many)
A polymer consists of repeated, linked units, which can also bind forming large polymers called Macromolecules.
(macro = large )

8. How are biomolecules made?
Monomers link to form polymers through a chemical reaction called a condensation reaction or dehydration synthesis.  During the formation of polymers, Water (H2O), is released or is a by-product of the reaction. 

9. How are biomolecules made?
Monomers
Polymer
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O
H2O

10. How are biomolecules broken down?
The breakdown of some complex molecules, such as polymers, occurs through a process known as hydrolysis.
Hydrolysis is the reverse of a condensation reaction.  The addition of water, to some polymers can break the bonds that hold them together.

11. There are four main types of macromolecules found in living organisms:
Types of Biomolecules
There are four main types of macromolecules found in living organisms:
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Nucleic Acids
Proteins

12. Exit Ticket Fab 5 elements 4 Biomolecules
2 terms for the removal of water to form a polymer
Term for the opposite reaction (addition of water to break down a polymer)

13. Folder Table of Contents
Syllabus
Honesty Contract
Safety Quiz
Lab Equipment Notes
Lab Equipment Quiz
Etymology Notes
Characteristics of Life notes
Atoms and Elements Notes
Atoms and Elements Quiz
Water Notes/Lab
Biomolecule Notes