Macromolecules and Homeostasis

Macromolecules

By Christal Cook

Of the elements found in the human body, four of them make up the largest percentage of our body weight (96.2%): oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen.

​The oxygen molecules are mainly part of the water in our body (H2O). In fact, over half of the human body is made up of water (50-70%).

​The Elements that Make Us

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​The eleven common elements found in the human body and their percentage of total body weight.

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Denatured proteins cannot do their jobs.​

Denatured proteins cannot do their jobs.​

Let's come up with a Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning together.

​How will this effect the body?

• Structural Proteins- noodles

• Antibodies- fork/spoon/knife picking up viruses (marshmallows)

Demonstration

The Nature of Denaturation

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Open Ended

How will denaturing a protein affect the body (homeostasis)?

The Role of Macromolecules in Homeostasis

​Who's the Best Macromolecule?

You will create a poster for the macromolecule of your choice.

·       You can do it on paper or on Google Slides.

·       It must include the following:

• o   function (what's their job/purpose)

• o   structure (draw or insert a picture)

• o   where they are produced in the cell (which organelle)

·       You must complete a CER report

o   ​Claim- _______ is the best macromolecule.

o   Evidence- Choose a specific macromolecule from your type (ex. protein → insulin)

o   Reasoning- Write why your evidence proves your claim. You can use if-then statements.