1. Chapter 5: The Structure and Function of Macromolecules

2. Macromolecules Large molecules formed by joining many subunits together. Also known as “polymers”.

3. Monomer A building block of a polymer. AP Biology

4. Condensation Synthesis or Dehydration Synthesis The chemical reaction that joins monomers into polymers. Covalent bonds are formed by the removal of a water molecule between the monomers.

5. Hydrolysis Reverse of condensation synthesis. Hydro- water Lysis - to split Breaks polymers into monomers by adding water.

7. 4 Main Types Of Macromolecules Carbohydrates Lipids Protein Nucleic acids

8. Carbohydrates Used for fuel, building materials, and receptors. Made of C,H,O General formula is CH 2 O C:O ratio is 1:1

9. Types Of Carbohydrates Monosaccharides Disaccharides Oligosaccharides Polysaccharides

10. Monosaccharides Mono - single Saccharide - sugar Simple sugars. 3 to 7 carbons. Can be in linear or ring forms. Can be “Aldoses” or “Ketoses” depending on the location of the carbonyl group.

12. Examples Glucose Galactose Ribose Fructose

13. - OSE Word ending common for many carbohydrates.

14. Disaccharides Sugar formed by joining two monosaccharides through a “glycosidic linkage”.

16. Examples Maltose = glucose + glucose Lactose = glucose + galactose Sucrose = glucose + fructose

17. Oligosaccharides 2 - 10 joined simple sugars. Used in cell membranes.

18. Polysaccharides Many joined simple sugars. Used for storage or structure. Examples: Starch Cellulose Glycogen

20.  glucose and  glucose

22. Starch Made of 1-4 linkages of  glucose. Linkage makes the molecule form a helix. Fuel storage in plants.

23.  glucose

24. Cellulose Made of 1-4 linkages of  glucose. Linkage makes the molecule form a straight line. Used for structure in plant cell walls.

25.  glucose

27. Comment Most organisms can digest starch (1- 4  linkage), but very few can digest cellulose (1- 4  linkage). Another example of the link between structure and function.

28. Glycogen “Animal starch” Similar to starch, but has more 1-6 linkages or branches. Found in the liver and muscle cells.

29. Glycogen Starch

30. Lipids Diverse hydrophobic molecules. Made of C,H,O No general formula. C:O ratio is very high in C.

31. Fats and Oils Fats - solid at room temperature. Oils - liquid at room temperature.

32. Fats and Oils Made of two kinds of smaller molecules. Fatty Acids Glycerol

33. Fatty Acids A long carbon chain (12-18 C) with a -COOH (acid) on one end and a -CH 3 (fat) at the other.

34. AcidFat

35. Neutral Fats or Triacylglycerols Three fatty acids joined to one glycerol. Joined by an “ester” linkage between the - COOH of the fatty acid and the -OH of the alcohol.

36. Saturated Fats/Unsaturated Fats Saturated - no double bonds. Unsaturated - one or more C=C bonds. Can accept more Hydrogens. Double bonds cause “kinks” in the molecule’s shape.

38. Question Why do fats usually contain saturated fatty acids and oils usually contain unsaturated fatty acids? The double bond pushes the molecules apart, lowering the density, which lowers the melting point.

39. Fats Differ in which fatty acids are used. Used for energy storage, cushions for organs, insulation.

40. Question ? Which has more energy, a kg of fat or a kg of starch? Fat - there are more C-H bonds which provide more energy per mass.

41. Phospholipids Similar to fats, but have only two fatty acids. The third -OH of glycerol is joined to a phosphate containing molecule.

43. Result Phospholipids have a hydrophobic tail, but a hydrophilic head. Self-assembles into micells or bilayers, an important part of cell membranes.

44. Steroids Lipids with four fused rings. Differ in the functional groups attached to the rings. Examples: cholesterol sex hormones

45. Proteins The molecular tools of the cell. Made of C,H,O,N, and sometimes S. No general formula.

46. Uses Of Proteins Structure Enzymes Antibodies Transport Movement Receptors Hormones Movie

47. Proteins Polypeptide chains of Amino Acids linked by peptide bonds.

48. Amino Acids All have a Carbon with four attachments: -COOH (acid) -NH 2 (amine) -H -R (some other side group)

49. R groups 20 different kinds: Nonpolar - 9 AA Polar - 6 AA Electrically Charged Acidic - 2 AA Basic - 3 AA

50. Amino Acids

52. R groups Contain the S when present in a protein. Cysteine or Cys Methionine or Met The properties of the R groups determine the properties of the protein.

53. Polypeptide Chains Formed by dehydration synthesis between the carboxyl group of one AA and the amino group of the second AA. Produce an backbone of: (N-C-C) X

55. Levels Of Protein Structure Organizing the polypeptide into its 3-D functional shape. Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary

56. Primary Sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain. Many different sequences are possible with 20 AAs.

57. Secondary 3-D structure formed by hydrogen bonding between the R groups. Two main secondary structures:  helix pleated sheets

58. Tertiary Bonding between the R groups. Examples: hydrophobic interactions ionic bonding Disulfide bridges (covalent bond)

59. Quaternary When two or more polypeptides unite to form a functional protein. Example: hemoglobin

60. Is Protein Structure Important?

61. Denaturing Of A Protein Events that cause a protein to lose structure (and function). Example: pH shifts high salt concentrations heat

63. Nucleic Acids Informational polymers Made of C,H,O,N and P No general formula Examples: DNA and RNA

64. Nucleic Acids Polymers of nucleotides Nucleotides have three parts: nitrogenous base pentose sugar phosphate

65. Nitrogenous Bases Rings of C and N The N atoms tend to take up H + (base). Two types: Pyrimidines (single ring) Purines (double rings)

66. Pentose Sugar 5-C sugar Ribose - RNA Deoxyribose – DNA RNA and DNA differ in a –OH group on the 3 rd carbon.

67. Nucleosides and Nucleotides Nucleoside = base + sugar Nucleotide = base + sugar + Pi

69. DNA Deoxyribonucleic Acid. Makes up genes. Genetic information source for most life.

70. RNA Ribonucleic Acid. Structure and protein synthesis. Genetic information for a few viruses only.

71. Summary For each macromolecule, know the following: Elements and monomers Structures Functions