Biomolecule Burger Activity

identify the four biomolecules found in all living things.

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Compare the functions of the four biomolecules, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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Multiple Choice

Which function of carbohydrates (sugars) and lipids (fats) should be placed in the shared section of the Venn diagram.

• Hormone production

• Structural support for cell walls

• Energy storage

• Catalyst for chemical reactions

Biomolecule Burger

Color the burger on the handout.

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Color the boxes that the arrow is point to the same color as that part of the burger.​

a molecule present in living organisms and is necessary for survival.

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​It's also known as a macromolecule.

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​The term biomolecule means

Open Ended

Look at the burger on your handout. Where do you think Carbohydrates can be found?

Open Ended

Look at the burger on your handout. Where do you think Proteins can be found?

Also known as - simple sugars

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Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, & Oxygen

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​Ratio: 1:2:1 C₆H₁₂O₆

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for every 1 Carbon, there are 2 Hydrogen

for every 2 Hydrogen, there is 1 Oxygen​

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​Carbohydrates "Carbs"

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Functions for the cell.

1. Short term energy storage

2. Builds cell walls!

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​Carbohydrates "Carbs"

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Examples: fats, oils, or waxes

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Primary Function: store long-term energy (used after carbs)

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Typical Structure: make up cell membrane structures​

​Lipids

Match

Match the following

• Carbohydrate Energy

• Lipid Energy

• Lipid structures

• Carbohydrate structures

short term

long term

cell membrane

cell wall

• short term

• long term

• cell membrane

• cell wall

Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

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Primary Function: Transport molecules, Antibodies, Enzymes, muscles, hair, and more.

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Protein

Monomer: Amino Acid

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Polymer: Polypeptide

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Examples:

Keratin - builds hair

Melanin - pigmentation

Amylase - digests carbohydrates​

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Protein

Elements: C, H, O, N, and Phosphorus

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​Primary Function: store genetic information; build proteins

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Monomer: Nucleotide

Polymer: Nucleic Acid​

​Nucleic Acid

Draw and label the image on your paper.

​Nucleotide

RNA: single stranded

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DNA: double stranded

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Other Examples: ATP (cell energy)​

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​DNA vs RNA

Multiple Choice

Which function of carbohydrates and lipids should be placed in the shared section of the Venn diagram.

• Hormone production

• Structural support for cell walls

• Energy storage

• Catalyst for chemical reactions

Multiple Choice

An advertisement for a health supplement for dogs claims to build lean muscle and strengthen tendons and ligaments, as well as provide energy. Which two biomolecules must the supplement contain to provide these benefits?

• Carbohydrates and lipids

• Proteins and carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids and carbohydrates

• Lipids and nucleic acids

Explanation Slide...

Carbohydrates are a source of energy. Proteins can be used for energy when eaten and they can also be used to build muscles!Actin and Myosin are protein filaments found in muscles.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following biomolecule examples will be used to store and transmit genetic information?

• Starch

• Wax

• Eggs

• DNA

Explanation Slide...

The primary function of Nucleic Acids is to store and transmit genetic information. DNA stores genetic information. RNA will be used to transmit genetic information. NA = Nucleic Acid