Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published bySamantha Mosley Modified over 9 years ago
1
Carbon Compounds
2
Learning Objectives Describe the unique qualities of carbon. Describe the structures and functions of each of the four groups of macromolecules.
3
The Chemistry of Carbon Chain Ring Branching chain
4
Biomolecules Monomers Polymer Biomolecules are large organic molecules found in living things.
5
Carbohydrates Polymer Monomer PolysaccharideMonosaccharide Living things use carbohydrates as sources of energy and for structural purposes.
6
Lipids Unsaturated Lipids are a large and varied group of biomolecules that are not generally soluble in water.
7
Fatty Acids
8
Nucleic Acids Nucleic acids are polymers made of nucleotide monomers. Nitrogenous base 5-carbon sugar Phosphate group
9
Proteins Proteins are polymers made of amino acid monomers. Amino group: - NH 2 Carboxyl group: - COOH Amino group Carboxyl group Peptide bond
10
Protein Structure A protein is a functional molecule built from one or more polypeptides.
11
Making Models Make a three-dimensional model of a nucleic acid or a protein. Include a key of your model showing what each part represents. Nitrogenous base 5-carbon sugar Phosphate group
12
Student Worksheet Answers
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.