2.1 Macomolecules

​Unit 2-Cells at Work

Do NOW:

During the winter months, many mammals undergo periods of physiological dormancy called torpor (/ˈtôrpər/) and hibernation. Some animals, like bears, are able to do daily torpor while other animals undergo a prolonged hibernation. Predict how this might work. Connect this to concepts we have previously discussed in class. 

SWBAT support ideas in discussions about Macromolecules using data, textual evidence, or examples (ex: To demonstrate ____, according to ____)

Language

SWBAT differentiate between the major macromolecules based on their structure and/or function and explain their roles in cells.

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Objectives

Open Ended

To get ready for hibernation, animals will eat more than usual during the fall to store up body fat. Generate a prediction as to why this might occur. 

Open Ended

1. Why do autotrophs go through photosynthesis?

Open Ended

1. Why do we eat food?

ORGANIC MOLECULE

In Biology, we are referring to carbon-based molecules that make up living organisms.

1. Life cannot exist without the four main organic molecule. Identify the four. 

2. Organic molecules are made up of six major elements. Identify the six.

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Analyze the image and think about ...

Parenter A/B: : I think that the 4 organic molecules are......
Parenter C/D: I agree/diagree because ....​

Turn N Talk..

Partner C/D: : I think that the 6 major elements are......


Partner A/B: I agree/diagree because ....​

Turn N Talk..

Open Ended

Life cannot exist without the four main organic molecule. Identify the four.

Open Ended

Organic molecules are made up of six major elements. Identify the six.

Use the follow slides to complete the Macromolecule Interactive Notes, then tape into your notebook

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Macromolecule
Comparison Table

Match

Match each macromolecule with its function.

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

Provide cells with quick, energy

Provide cell structure, send chemicals

Provide cells with long term energy,

Store and pass on genetic information

• Provide cells with quick, energy

• Provide cell structure, send chemicals

• Provide cells with long term energy,

• Store and pass on genetic information

Multiple Choice

The differences between two molecules include the type of sugar that forms a section of the molecules and the identify of one of the four nitrogenous bases that make up another section of the molecules. These two molecules are -

• proteins

• lipids

• nucleic acids

• complex carbohydrates

Labelling

Name the Molecules in the diagram

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Protein (amino acid)

Carbohydrate (Sugar)

Lipid (fatty Acid)

Nucleic Acid (nucleotide)

Building Blocks

A common carbohydrate polymer is starch, with the monomer of glucose. Using the diagram below, generate an initial definition of polymer and monomer.

Open Ended

Differentiate between a monomer and a polymer.

2.1 Macromolecules Exit Ticket

Cellulose is important for the structure of cell walls of plant cells (Figure 1). It is one most common polymers on earth. The structure of cellulose is shown in Figure 2.

Criteria for Success:

Determination of the type and function of organic molecules includes:

• Accurate identification as a monomer or polymer

• Accurate identification of the macromolecule

• Accurate description of function of the molecule for structure or energetics of the cell