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Biochemistry Chapter 3
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Water Section 2.3
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Structure of Water Most abundant molecule Held together by covalent bonds 2 atoms of H, 1 atom of O
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Water is a Polar Molecule Definition: a molecule with an uneven distribution of charge but a net charge of zero Water bonds at an angle
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Water’s ability to dissolve “Like Dissolves Like” Polar substances can dissolve polar substances, nonpolar substances can dissolve nonpolar substances “Universal solvent”
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Questions: Why don’t oil and water mix? Why can water dissolve sugar or salt? How does water dissolve a polar substance?
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Answer: The + end of water attracts to the – ion of the substance The – end of water attracts to the + ion of the substance This breaks the ionic bond of the substance thus dissolving it
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Water’s special bond: Hydrogen Bond: a weak chemical bond that exists between the H atoms and a – charged part of a different molecule
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Water’s special properties: Due to H-bonds: 1. Water can cling to itself and other substances 2. Water is able to absorb large amounts of energy without changing temperatures quickly (high boiling point)
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Cohesion: When like molecules are attracted to each other Ex) surface tension in water
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Adhesion: Definition: the attractive forces between unlike substances
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Capillarity: Definition: cohesion and adhesion working together to move water molecules up a narrow tube against the force of gravity
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Homeostasis? 1. The H-bonds in water are the first bonds to break when an increase in energy (temp) is applied 2. It takes a LARGE amount of energy to break/move water molecules 3. Thus, the temperature of water stays fairly constant in a cell even though there might be a drastic temperature change outside
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Lab time….yeah!
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Carbon Compounds SECTION 3.1
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Organic Compounds Organic compounds contain carbon atoms Form covalent bonds with other C atoms or to other elements - N, H, and O.
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Carbon Bonding C readily covalently bonds (a bond forms when electrons are shared) Each C forms 4 covalent bonds
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Large Carbon Molecules Polymers are made up of many small, repeating molecules called monomers. Macromolecules- large polymers
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Condensation Reaction A chemical reaction that links monomers to form polymers One water molecule is produced A.k.a. dehydration synthesis Ex) Glucose and Fructose combine to make Sucrose, table sugar
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Condensation Reaction: The formation of larger molecules by removing a H + from one monomer and a OH - from the other monomer. The H + and the OH - combine to form the bi-product H 2 O.
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Hydrolysis A chemical reaction that breaks down polymers Reversal of condensation reaction Usually done by adding water
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ATP – Adenosine Triphosphate All of life’s functions require energy Energy compounds found in cells
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Biochemistry The stuff life is made of! Section 3.3
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The Four Molecules of Life 1. Carbohydrates 2. Proteins 3. Lipids 4. Nucleic Acids All of your body is made up of these four types of molecules!
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The Building Blocks Each type of molecules is made up of smaller parts called monomers. When 3 or more monomers are linked together, they form a polymer.
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How to make a macromolecule. How do you make a polymer from many monomers? CONDENSATION REACTION!
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What will break up a large molecule? The opposite reaction of condensation…… HYDROLYSIS REACTION! The use of water to break apart polymers back into monomers.
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Condensation/Hydrolysis Condensation/Hydrolysis
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Monomers of the 4 Life Molecules 1. Carbohydrates - Monosaccharide 2. Proteins – Amino Acids 3. Lipids – Fatty Acids 4. Nucleic Acids - Nucleotides How do you make macromolecules of each monomer? CONDENSATION REACTION
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1. Carbohydrates Used for “fuel” and structural material Monosaccharide = monomer, simple sugar, ex) fructose, galactose, & glucose C 6 H 12 O 6 Disaccharide = 2 monomers, double sugar ex) sucrose (table sugar)
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________________________________________ Examples)
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Polysaccharide = too many to count ex) starch & cellulose (in plants) glycogen (in animals)
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2. Protein Amino Acid = monomer, 20 different types Peptide bond holds amino acids together Polypeptide = chains of amino acids Protein = the final functional form, 1 or more polypeptides
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Most DIVERSE group of molecules: structures such as antibodies, hormones, muscles, skin, hair, and biological catalysts (enzymes) are made of proteins.
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Enzymes Protein molecules that catalyze (increase the rate of) biochemical reactions How Do Enzymes Work? How Do Enzymes Work? Animation: How Enzymes Work Animation: How Enzymes Work
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3. Lipids Fatty Acids = monomer Hydrophilic carboxyl head - polar Hydrophobic fatty acid tail – nonpolar, not soluble in water Ex) saturated (solid) and unsaturated (liquid)
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Complex Lipids Triglycerides (fats) Ex) butter Phospholipids Ex) cell membrane Waxes Ex) earwax Steroids Ex) testosterone, cholesterol
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4. Nucleic Acids Nucleotide = monomer Found in the genetic material DNA & RNA carries out all of the functions of the cell
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