1. Biomolecules
The Chemistry of Life

2. Nucleic Acids Functions: Stores genetic information Helps make protein
Structure:
Double or single stranded chains of nucleotides.
Example:(Only 2 types)
DNA- Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
RNA- Ribose Nucleic Acid
Elements: C, H, O, N, P
Monomer:
Nucleotide:
Nitrogenous base
5-Carbon Sugar
Phosphate Group
Polymer:
DNA & RNA
Phosphate Head
Nitrogen Base
Most important
5’ Carbon Sugar
Varies between nucleotides
4 different types of bases
Nucleic Acids

3. Nucleic Acids

4. Answer all of the NB questions for Nucleic Acids.

5. Folded chains of amino acids
Functions:
Regulates enzymes
Structural components in cells
Used to form muscles & bones
Cell Signaling
Last-resort for energy
Structure:
Folded chains of amino acids
Examples:
Beans, meats, eggs, nuts
Monomer:
Amino acids
Polymer:
Poly-peptide chain or also called proteins
Elements:
C, H, O, N
R- Group
Amino Group
Carboxyl Group
Proteins

6. Proteins

7. Answer the three NB questions over protein.
Proteins

8. C6H12O6 Carbohydrates 1:2:1 ratio Functions: Structure: Elements:
Two sugars: provides quick energy
Forms structural components like cell wall
Complex sugars: starch
Simple sugars: sweet sugars
Structure:
Examples:
Bread, pasta, candy, potatoes, soda, cake, Veggies, and Fruit
Monomer:
Monosaccharides
Glucose
Galactose (milk)
Fructose (fruits)
Disaccharides
Sucrose
Lactose
“-Ose”= sugar
Polymer:
Polysaccharides
Cellulose- cell wall
Starch- energy source
Glycogen- lowers blood sugar levels
Elements:
C, H, O
C6H12O6
1:2:1 ratio
Carbohydrates

9. Carbohydrates

10. Is it a simple or complex sugar?
Carbohydrates

11. Carbohydrates

12. Carbohydrates

13. Carbohydrates

14. Carbohydrates

15. Carbohydrates

16. Answer the NB questions over carbohydrates.

17. Composed of two parts; a glycerol head & fatty acid tail
Functions:
Long-term stored energy
Insulation (blubber)
Cell membrane
Hormones
Structure:
Composed of two parts; a glycerol head & fatty acid tail
Examples:
Oils, fats, waxes, and steroids
Monomer:
Glycerol heads
Fatty acid tails
Polymers:
Triglycerids
(fats & oils)
Diglycerides (phospholipids) [cell membrane]
Steroids (structure & hormones)
Elements:
C, H, O
Glycerol
head
Fatty Acid Tail
Lipids

18. Lipids

19. Answer the three NB questions over lipids.